Convert Saint Helena Pound to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
Please provide values below to convert Saint Helena Pound [SHP] to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra [STN], or Convert São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra to Saint Helena Pound.
How to Convert Saint Helena Pound to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra
1 SHP = 0.035449378211298 STN
Example: convert 15 SHP to STN:
15 SHP = 15 × 0.035449378211298 STN = 0.53174067316947 STN
Saint Helena Pound to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra 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.
São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra
The São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN) is the official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Dobra was introduced in 1977, replacing the São Tomé and Príncipe escudo at par, and has undergone various redenominations and updates since its inception to stabilize the economy and modernize the currency system.
Current Use
Today, the Dobra remains the official currency, with banknotes and coins in circulation, and is used for everyday transactions, though it is subject to inflation and economic fluctuations.