Convert North Korean Won to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert North Korean Won [KPW] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to North Korean Won.
How to Convert North Korean Won to Costa Rican Colón
1 KPW = 1.78458121827411 CRC
Example: convert 15 KPW to CRC:
15 KPW = 15 × 1.78458121827411 CRC = 26.7687182741117 CRC
North Korean Won to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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North Korean Won
The North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The North Korean Won was first introduced in 1947, replacing the Korean won used during the Japanese occupation, and has undergone several redenominations and reforms since then.
Current Use
Today, the KPW is primarily used domestically in North Korea, with limited acceptance outside the country; it is subject to strict government control and currency regulations.
Costa Rican Colón
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1896, the Colón replaced the Costa Rican peso and was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It has undergone various devaluations and redesigns over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
The CRC remains the official currency of Costa Rica, widely used in all economic activities, with banknotes and coins circulating throughout the country. It is also used in currency conversions and financial transactions domestically.