Convert Gibraltar Pound to Honduran Lempira
Please provide values below to convert Gibraltar Pound [GIP] to Honduran Lempira [HNL], or Convert Honduran Lempira to Gibraltar Pound.
How to Convert Gibraltar Pound to Honduran Lempira
1 GIP = 0.0282871433538778 HNL
Example: convert 15 GIP to HNL:
15 GIP = 15 × 0.0282871433538778 HNL = 0.424307150308167 HNL
Gibraltar Pound to Honduran Lempira Conversion Table
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Gibraltar Pound
The Gibraltar Pound (GIP) is the official currency of Gibraltar, pegged at par to the British Pound Sterling and used alongside it locally.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1934, the Gibraltar Pound replaced the Gibraltar Pound issued during the British colonial period. It has maintained a fixed exchange rate with the British Pound since its inception, with coins and banknotes issued specifically for Gibraltar.
Current Use
The Gibraltar Pound is widely used in Gibraltar for everyday transactions, alongside the British Pound Sterling. It is accepted locally and is also used in some border areas of Spain, with coins and banknotes issued by the Government of Gibraltar.
Honduran Lempira
The Honduran Lempira (HNL) is the official currency of Honduras, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Lempira was introduced in 1931, replacing the Honduran peso, and was named after Lempira, a 16th-century indigenous leader who resisted Spanish conquest. It has undergone various reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
The Lempira is actively used as Honduras's legal tender for everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed and issued by the Central Bank of Honduras.