Belizean Dollar to Papua New Guinean Kina

The Belize dollar (sign Bz$, code BZD) is the currency of the country located in Central America – Belize. Previously, the country was named British Honduras. Every Belize dollar can be subdivided into 100 cents.

The currency has been introduced in 1885. However, the design of the notes has gone through several changes. As for now, majority of circulation is money of a format of 2003. Old banknotes are slowly going out of use. Despite the name change, you can still feel the spirit of the British Empire in the country. Thus, modern $ notes have a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

The kina (sign К, code PGK) is the currency of a state in Oceania – Papua New Guinea. The currency is not accepted for payment outside the country. One kina is subdivided into 100 smaller coins called toea.

The currency has become official in 1975. Before that, the country had a foreign currency, which was the Australian dollar. The appearance of the currency was connected to the fact that Papua New Guinea gained independence. At first, the Australian dollar also participated in payment operations, but in 1976, it was completely eliminated.