Convert Papua New Guinean Kina to Costa Rican Colón
Please provide values below to convert Papua New Guinean Kina [PGK] to Costa Rican Colón [CRC], or Convert Costa Rican Colón to Papua New Guinean Kina.
How to Convert Papua New Guinean Kina to Costa Rican Colón
1 PGK = 0.00832685596446701 CRC
Example: convert 15 PGK to CRC:
15 PGK = 15 × 0.00832685596446701 CRC = 0.124902839467005 CRC
Papua New Guinean Kina to Costa Rican Colón Conversion Table
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Papua New Guinean Kina
The Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) is the official currency of Papua New Guinea, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1975, replacing the Australian dollar, the Kina was established to establish a national currency and promote economic independence for Papua New Guinea.
Current Use
The Kina is actively used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade within Papua New Guinea, with coins and banknotes issued by the country's central bank, the Bank of Papua New Guinea.
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.