Convert Saint Helena Pound to Swiss Franc
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Swiss Franc [CHF], or Convert Swiss Franc to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Swiss Franc
1 SHP = 0.931312114731413 CHF
Example: convert 15 SHP to CHF:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.931312114731413 CHF = 13.9696817209712 CHF
Saint Helena Pound to Swiss Franc Conversion Table
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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.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, used as a standard monetary unit for transactions and financial purposes.
History/Origin
The Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, replacing various local currencies, and has since become a stable and widely recognized currency, with its value historically linked to gold until the abandonment of the gold standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Swiss Franc is used primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is considered a major reserve currency globally.