Convert Mauritanian Ouguiya to Saint Helena Pound
Please provide values below to convert Mauritanian Ouguiya [MRU] to Saint Helena Pound [SHP], or Convert Saint Helena Pound to Mauritanian Ouguiya.
How to Convert Mauritanian Ouguiya to Saint Helena Pound
1 MRU = 53.9798730244496 SHP
Example: convert 15 MRU to SHP:
15 MRU = 15 × 53.9798730244496 SHP = 809.698095366743 SHP
Mauritanian Ouguiya to Saint Helena Pound Conversion Table
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Mauritanian Ouguiya
The Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) is the official currency of Mauritania, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Ouguiya was introduced in 1973, replacing the CFA franc at par, and has undergone various redenominations and updates since its inception to modernize the currency system.
Current Use
Today, the MRU is actively used in Mauritania for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, with coins and banknotes issued by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).
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.