Convert Gibraltar Pound to Euro
Please provide values below to convert Gibraltar Pound [GIP] to Euro [EUR], or Convert Euro to Gibraltar Pound.
How to Convert Gibraltar Pound to Euro
1 GIP = 0.868183417380087 EUR
Example: convert 15 GIP to EUR:
15 GIP = 15 × 0.868183417380087 EUR = 13.0227512607013 EUR
Gibraltar Pound to Euro Conversion Table
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Gibraltar Pound
The Gibraltar Pound (GIP) is the official currency of Gibraltar, pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling and used alongside it locally.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1934, the Gibraltar Pound replaced the Gibraltar Pound issued during the British colonial period. It has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound since its inception, with coins and banknotes issued specifically for Gibraltar.
Current Use
The Gibraltar Pound is widely used in Gibraltar for everyday transactions, alongside the British Pound Sterling. It is accepted locally and is also used in some border areas of Spain, with coins and banknotes issued by the Government of Gibraltar.
Euro
The euro (EUR) is the official currency of the Eurozone, used by 19 of the 27 European Union member states, and is one of the world's major reserve currencies.
History/Origin
The euro was introduced in electronic form in 1999 and banknotes and coins entered circulation on January 1, 2002, replacing national currencies and fostering economic integration within the Eurozone.
Current Use
The euro is widely used across the Eurozone countries for everyday transactions, international trade, and as a reserve currency held by central banks worldwide.