Convert Saint Helena Pound to Barbadian Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Barbadian Dollar [BBD], or Convert Barbadian Dollar to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Barbadian Dollar
1 SHP = 0.37015 BBD
Example: convert 15 SHP to BBD:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.37015 BBD = 5.55225 BBD
Saint Helena Pound to Barbadian Dollar Conversion Table
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Saint Helena Pound
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory, and is pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1961, replacing the Saint Helena Pound's predecessor, it has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound, reflecting the territory's historical and economic ties to the UK.
Current Use
The SHP is used for all local transactions on Saint Helena and is interchangeable with the British Pound Sterling, which is also accepted on the island.
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.