SHP · SHP
Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling.
Convert this currency
Converted amount
1.3501 USD
Exchange rate
1 SHP = 1.350074 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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SHP · Saint Helena Pound
Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Currency Profile
The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. It is subdivided into 100 pence and is issued by the government of Saint Helena. The currency is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP), meaning that one SHP is always equal to one GBP. This peg ensures stability and simplifies trade and financial transactions with the United Kingdom.
The currency is used across the territory, although on Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, the British Pound is also accepted. The Saint Helena Pound is not freely convertible and is primarily used within the territory. Banknotes and coins are issued in denominations that reflect the British currency system, with local designs featuring the territory's flora, fauna, and historical figures.
For visitors and businesses, it is important to note that while the Saint Helena Pound is pegged to the GBP, it is not legal tender in the United Kingdom. Travelers should exchange any remaining SHP before leaving the territory, as it may be difficult to exchange elsewhere. The currency's stability is tied to the British economy, making it a reliable medium of exchange for local transactions.
- Code
- SHP
- Symbol
- SHP
- Current rate
- USD / SHP
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1976, pegged at par with the pound sterling.
- Official name
- Saint Helena Pound
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- Penny · 1 SHP = 100 Penny
- Countries
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Issuing authority
- Government of Saint Helena
- Central bank
- Government of Saint Helena · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to pound sterling at par
Common banknotes
£5 · £10 · £20
Common coins
1p · 2p · 5p · 10p · 20p · 50p · £1 · £2
Also known as
Saint Helena Pound · SHP · £
Practical notes
- Pegged at par with GBP
- Banknotes and coins are issued by the Government of Saint Helena
Priority currency pairs
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Saint Helena Pound questions
What is the SHP exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/SHP. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert SHP online?
Use the converter above to calculate indicative amounts between SHP and the other supported currencies.