Convert Kenyan Shilling to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Costa Rican Colón
1 KES = 0.256110009517766 CRC
Example: convert 15 KES to CRC:
15 KES = 15 × 0.256110009517766 CRC = 3.8416501427665 CRC
Kenyan Shilling to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.
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.