Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Mauritanian Ouguiya
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Mauritanian Ouguiya [MRU], or Convert Mauritanian Ouguiya to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Mauritanian Ouguiya
1 GTQ = 0.192053311578953 MRU
Example: convert 15 GTQ to MRU:
15 GTQ = 15 × 0.192053311578953 MRU = 2.88079967368429 MRU
Guatemalan Quetzal to Mauritanian Ouguiya Conversion Table
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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.
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).