The Saint Helena Pound (SHP) is the official currency of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. It is pegged to the British pound at a rate of 1:1, and is issued by the Saint Helena government. The currency code for the Saint Helena pound is SHP.The Saint Helena pound is not widely used outside of the island and is not traded in international currency markets. It is used primarily for local transactions, such as buying goods and services on the island. The British pound, the United States dollar, and the Euro are also widely accepted in Saint Helena.It is worth noting that Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha along with other overseas territories are not independent countries thus, their currencies are not considered as safe-haven currencies.
