Convert Guyanaese Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
Please provide values below to convert Guyanaese Dollar [GYD] to Guatemalan Quetzal [GTQ], or Convert Guatemalan Quetzal to Guyanaese Dollar.
How to Convert Guyanaese Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal
1 GYD = 27.2702646357512 GTQ
Example: convert 15 GYD to GTQ:
15 GYD = 15 × 27.2702646357512 GTQ = 409.053969536269 GTQ
Guyanaese Dollar to Guatemalan Quetzal Conversion Table
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Guyanaese Dollar
The Guyanese Dollar (GYD) is the official currency of Guyana, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Guyanese Dollar was introduced in 1957, replacing the British West Indian dollar, and has undergone various redenominations and economic reforms since then.
Current Use
The GYD is widely used in Guyana for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions.
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.