Convert Costa Rican Colón to Gibraltar Pound
Please provide values below to convert Costa Rican Colón [CRC] to Gibraltar Pound [GIP], or Convert Gibraltar Pound to Costa Rican Colón.
How to Convert Costa Rican Colón to Gibraltar Pound
1 CRC = 681.237336215048 GIP
Example: convert 15 CRC to GIP:
15 CRC = 15 × 681.237336215048 GIP = 10218.5600432257 GIP
Costa Rican Colón to Gibraltar Pound Conversion Table
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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.
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.