Convert Cuban Peso to Cuban Convertible Peso
Please provide values below to convert Cuban Peso [CUP] to Cuban Convertible Peso [CUC], or Convert Cuban Convertible Peso to Cuban Peso.
How to Convert Cuban Peso to Cuban Convertible Peso
1 CUP = 24 CUC
Example: convert 15 CUP to CUC:
15 CUP = 15 × 24 CUC = 360 CUC
Cuban Peso to Cuban Convertible Peso Conversion Table
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Cuban Peso
The Cuban Peso (CUP) is the official currency of Cuba, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Cuban Peso has been the official currency of Cuba since 1960, replacing the Cuban peso convertible (CUC) as the primary currency after the monetary reforms. It has undergone various changes in value and design over the years, reflecting Cuba's economic policies and relations.
Current Use
Today, the Cuban Peso is used mainly for domestic transactions, while the CUC is used for tourism and foreign trade. The CUP remains an essential part of Cuba's monetary system, with recent reforms aiming to unify the currency system.
Cuban Convertible Peso
The Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) was a currency used in Cuba, primarily for tourism and foreign transactions, pegged to the US dollar.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1994 to replace the peso convertible, the CUC was used alongside the Cuban peso (CUP). It facilitated foreign trade and tourism. The CUC was phased out starting in 2020 as part of Cuba's monetary unification efforts, with its value being absorbed into the CUP.
Current Use
The CUC is no longer in circulation as of 2021. Cuba has transitioned to a single currency system using the Cuban peso (CUP), and the CUC is considered obsolete.