Saint Helena Pound
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Currency of one of the world's most remote inhabited territories; Saint Helena is famous as Napoleon Bonaparte's final place of exile (1815–1821); economy based on fishing, agriculture, and small-scale tourism; UK government budget support covers ~60% of government spending; Saint Helena Airport (Jamestown) opened 2016 enabling air access for the first time after centuries of ship-only access, unlocking tourism potential; population ~4,500
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Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Saint Helena Pound.
SHP
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
£
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Penny Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Saint Helena, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha
Government of Saint Helena
Government of Saint Helena
Pound Sterling (GBP)
Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat (GBP-pegged at 1:1)
Classified as Fiat (GBP-pegged at 1:1) in global trade networks
Banknotes
£1
Coins
1p
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Saint Helena Pound, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Government of Saint Helena.
SHP Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Saint Helena Pound's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
N/A (GBP-pegged); cheaper imports (critical given remoteness and supply chain costs)
Weak Currency Impact
N/A (GBP-pegged); higher tourism revenues since airport opening; UK budget support stable
Remittance Role
Saint Helena has very limited formal remittances due to remoteness; UK government budget support transfers are primary income; seasonal tourism workers from South Africa
Central Bank Tools
GBP peg mechanism, UK government grant management, Banking supervision
Common Questions About Saint Helena Pound
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