Convert Saint Helena Pound to Tongan Paanga
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to Tongan Paanga [TOP], or Convert Tongan Paanga to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to Tongan Paanga
1 SHP = 0.310476430129173 TOP
Example: convert 15 SHP to TOP:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.310476430129173 TOP = 4.65714645193759 TOP
Saint Helena Pound to Tongan Paanga 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.
Tongan Paanga
The Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) is the official currency of Tonga, used as the primary monetary unit for transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Paʻanga was introduced in 1967, replacing the Tongan pound at a rate of 1 Paʻanga = 10 shillings, to modernize Tonga's currency system and facilitate easier transactions.
Current Use
Today, the Paʻanga remains the official currency of Tonga, widely used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade within the country.