Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Bahamian Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ] to Bahamian Dollar [BSD], or Convert Bahamian Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal.
How to Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Bahamian Dollar
1 GTQ = 7.6747 BSD
Example: convert 15 GTQ to BSD:
15 GTQ = 15 × 7.6747 BSD = 115.1205 BSD
Guatemalan Quetzal to Bahamian Dollar Conversion Table
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Guatemalan Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) is the official currency of Guatemala, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Quetzal was introduced as the official currency of Guatemala in 1925, replacing the Guatemalan peso. It was named after the quetzal bird, a symbol of liberty in Guatemala, and was initially pegged to the US dollar. The currency has undergone various reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
Today, the GTQ is widely used throughout Guatemala for everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Bank of Guatemala and remains the country's legal tender.
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.