Convert Saint Helena Pound to Mauritian Rupee
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Mauritian Rupee [MUR], or Convert Mauritian Rupee to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Mauritian Rupee
1 SHP = 0.0162870820976301 MUR
Example: convert 15 SHP to MUR:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.0162870820976301 MUR = 0.244306231464451 MUR
Saint Helena Pound to Mauritian Rupee 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.
Mauritian Rupee
The Mauritian Rupee (MUR) is the official currency of Mauritius, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Mauritian Rupee was introduced in 1876, replacing the Indian Rupee, and has undergone various reforms to modernize and stabilize the currency over the years.
Current Use
Today, the Mauritian Rupee is widely used in Mauritius for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is managed by the Bank of Mauritius.