Convert Saint Helena Pound to Bahamian Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Bahamian Dollar [BSD], or Convert Bahamian Dollar to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Bahamian Dollar
1 SHP = 0.7403 BSD
Example: convert 15 SHP to BSD:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.7403 BSD = 11.1045 BSD
Saint Helena Pound to Bahamian 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.
Bahamian Dollar
The Bahamian Dollar (BSD) is the official currency of The Bahamas, subdivided into 100 cents, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the Bahamian pound, the Bahamian Dollar was initially pegged to the US dollar at par and has maintained a stable exchange rate since its inception.
Current Use
The Bahamian Dollar is widely used across The Bahamas for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions and for tourism-related activities.