Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Kenyan Shilling
Please provide values below to convert Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR] to Kenyan Shilling [KES], or Convert Kenyan Shilling to Sri Lankan Rupee.
How to Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Kenyan Shilling
1 LKR = 2.3345813842216 KES
Example: convert 15 LKR to KES:
15 LKR = 15 × 2.3345813842216 KES = 35.018720763324 KES
Sri Lankan Rupee to Kenyan Shilling Conversion Table
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Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Sri Lankan Rupee was introduced in 1872 during British colonial rule, replacing the Indian Rupee. It has undergone various changes and decimalization over the years, with the current form established in 1978.
Current Use
Today, the LKR is the legal tender in Sri Lanka, used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and is actively traded in foreign exchange markets.
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.