Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to Sri Lankan Rupee.
How to Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Costa Rican Colón
1 LKR = 0.597909660532995 CRC
Example: convert 15 LKR to CRC:
15 LKR = 15 × 0.597909660532995 CRC = 8.96864490799492 CRC
Sri Lankan Rupee to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Sri Lankan Rupee was introduced in 1872 during British colonial rule, replacing the Indian Rupee. It has undergone various changes and decimalization over the years, with the current form established in 1978.
Current Use
Today, the LKR is the legal tender in Sri Lanka, used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and is actively traded in foreign exchange markets.
Costa Rican Colón
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1896, the Colón replaced the Costa Rican peso and was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It has undergone various devaluations and redesigns over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The CRC remains the official currency of Costa Rica, widely used in all economic activities, with banknotes and coins circulating throughout the country. It is also used in currency conversions and financial transactions domestically.