Convert Peruvian Nuevo Sol to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert Peruvian Nuevo Sol [PEN] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to Peruvian Nuevo Sol.
How to Convert Peruvian Nuevo Sol to Costa Rican Colón
1 PEN = 0.00705444955583756 CRC
Example: convert 15 PEN to CRC:
15 PEN = 15 × 0.00705444955583756 CRC = 0.105816743337563 CRC
Peruvian Nuevo Sol to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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Peruvian Nuevo Sol
The Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) is the official currency of Peru, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1991 to replace the Peruvian Sol, the Nuevo Sol was established to stabilize the economy and control inflation. It has undergone several reforms and is now the stable currency of Peru.
Current Use
The Nuevo Sol is widely used in everyday transactions, banking, and financial markets in Peru. It is subdivided into 100 céntimos and remains the country's primary legal tender.
Costa Rican Colón
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1896, the Colón replaced the Costa Rican peso and was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It has undergone various devaluations and redesigns over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The CRC remains the official currency of Costa Rica, widely used in all economic activities, with banknotes and coins circulating throughout the country. It is also used in currency conversions and financial transactions domestically.