Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Saint Helena Pound
Please provide values below to convert Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR] to Saint Helena Pound [SHP], or Convert Saint Helena Pound to Sri Lankan Rupee.
How to Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Saint Helena Pound
1 LKR = 407.318384438741 SHP
Example: convert 15 LKR to SHP:
15 LKR = 15 × 407.318384438741 SHP = 6109.77576658112 SHP
Sri Lankan Rupee to Saint Helena Pound 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.
Saint Helena Pound
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1961, replacing the Saint Helena Pound's predecessor, it has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound, reflecting the territory's historical and economic ties to the UK.
Current Use
The SHP is used for all local transactions on Saint Helena and is interchangeable with the British Pound Sterling, which is also accepted on the island.