Convert Kenyan Shilling to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 KES = 16.8295047363415 GTQ
Example: convert 15 KES to GTQ:
15 KES = 15 × 16.8295047363415 GTQ = 252.442571045122 GTQ
Kenyan Shilling to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
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.