Convert Kenyan Shilling to South Korean Won
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to South Korean Won [KRW], or Convert South Korean Won to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to South Korean Won
1 KES = 0.0934211561762606 KRW
Example: convert 15 KES to KRW:
15 KES = 15 × 0.0934211561762606 KRW = 1.40131734264391 KRW
Kenyan Shilling to South Korean Won Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
South Korean Won
The South Korean Won (KRW) is the official currency of South Korea, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Won was first introduced in 1945, replacing the Korean yen. It has undergone several redenominations and reforms, with the current form established in 1962 to stabilize the economy after periods of inflation.
Current Use
Today, the South Korean Won is widely used in South Korea for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is managed by the Bank of Korea.