Convert Barbadian Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Barbadian Dollar [BBD] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Barbadian Dollar.
How to Convert Barbadian Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 BBD = 0.260596505400863 GTQ
Example: convert 15 BBD to GTQ:
15 BBD = 15 × 0.260596505400863 GTQ = 3.90894758101294 GTQ
Barbadian Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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Barbadian Dollar
The Barbadian Dollar (BBD) is the official currency of Barbados, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1973, replacing the Barbadian Pound, the Barbadian Dollar was initially pegged to the British Pound and later to the US Dollar, maintaining stability through various monetary policies.
Current Use
The BBD is widely used in Barbados for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 2 BBD to 1 USD.
Guatemalan Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) is the official currency of Guatemala, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Quetzal was introduced as the official currency of Guatemala in 1925, replacing the Guatemalan peso. It was named after the quetzal bird, a symbol of liberty in Guatemala, and was initially pegged to the US dollar. The currency has undergone various reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
Today, the GTQ is widely used throughout Guatemala for everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Bank of Guatemala and remains the country's legal tender.