Pound Sterling to Guatemalan Quetzal — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey

Currency Code, Symbol: GBP, £

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: £1, £5, £10, £20, £50, £100

History: The British pound or pound sterling (symbol: £, code: GBP, number: 826) is the national currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. It is an official currency of Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, Saint Helena. The GBP abbreviation is used to identify £ in the international financial arena.Change is called pence, also known as British pennies. One GBP has 100 pennies. It is one of the oldest world currencies. The currency was issued in 1694, replacing the East African rupee. In spite of mass euro introduction on the European territory, Great Britain refused to get rid of its local currency. Pound sterling has remained the main reserve currency for many governments for a long time.Read More

Country of Circulation: Bank of Guatemala

Currency Code, Symbol: GTQ, Q

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, 1 quetzal

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 1 quetzal, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 quetzales

History: The Guatemalan quetzal (Q) is the main national currency of Guatemala. For ease, it is named GTQ in international conversion. Centavos are used as change for this currency.Every GTQ has 100 centavos. In a local slang, coins are called lenes. The Guatemalan quetzal appeared in 1925. The currency’s rate has been depending on fluctuations of the American dollar for a long time. The name itself comes from the name of a local bird known for its colorful feathers and unique appearance. Interestingly, the first currency of Guatemala was feathers of this brilliant bird – quetzal.Read More