World Currencies MCQs — Every Country’s Currency by Name
180+ solved World Currencies MCQs — every country’s currency from Pakistani Rupee, Dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling, Yen and Yuan to CFA Franc and East Caribbean Dollar for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS & PMS.
Afghanistan — Afghani.
Albania — Lek.
Algeria — Dinar.
Andorra — Euro.
Angola — Kwanza.
Antigua and Barbuda — East Caribbean Dollar.
Argentina — Peso.
Armenia — Dram.
Australia — Australian Dollar.
Austria — Euro.
Azerbaijan — Manat.
Bahamas — Bahamian Dollar.
Bahrain — Dinar.
Bangladesh — Taka.
Barbados — Barbadian Dollar.
Belarus — Ruble.
Belgium — Euro.
Belize — Belizean Dollar.
Benin — CFA Franc.
Bhutan — Ngultrum.
Bolivia — Boliviano.
Bosnia and Herzegovina — Convertible Mark.
Botswana — Pula.
Brazil — Real.
Brunei — Dollar.
Bulgaria — Lev.
Burkina Faso — CFA Franc.
Burundi — Burundian Franc.
Cambodia — Riel.
Cameroon — CFA Franc.
Canada — Canadian Dollar.
Cape Verde — Escudo.
Chad — CFA Franc.
Chile — Peso.
China — Renminbi (Yuan).
Colombia — Peso.
Comoros — Franc.
Congo (Republic) — CFA Franc.
Costa Rica — Colon.
Côte d’Ivoire — CFA Franc.
Croatia — Euro.
Cuba — Peso.
Cyprus — Euro.
Czech Republic — Koruna.
Denmark — Krone.
Djibouti — Franc.
Dominica — East Caribbean Dollar.
East Timor — US Dollar.
Ecuador — US Dollar.
Egypt — Egyptian Pound.
El Salvador — US Dollar.
Eritrea — Nakfa.
Estonia — Euro.
Ethiopia — Birr.
Fiji — Fijian Dollar.
Finland — Euro.
France — Euro.
Gabon — CFA Franc.
Gambia — Dalasi.
Georgia — Lari.
Germany — Euro.
Ghana — Cedi.
Greece — Euro.
Guatemala — Quetzal.
Haiti — Gourde.
Honduras — Lempira.
Hungary — Forint.
Iceland — Krona.
India — Rupee.
Indonesia — Rupiah.
Iran — Rial.
Iraq — Dinar.
Ireland — Euro.
Israel — New Israeli Sheqel.
Italy — Euro.
Japan — Yen.
Jordan — Dinar.
Kazakhstan — Tenge.
Kenya — Shilling.
Kiribati — Australian Dollar.
North Korea — Won.
South Korea — Won.
Kuwait — Dinar.
Kyrgyzstan — Som.
Laos — Kip.
Latvia — Euro.
Lebanon — Pound.
Liechtenstein — Swiss Franc.
Libya — Dinar.
Lesotho — Loti.
Lithuania — Euro.
Luxembourg — Euro.
North Macedonia — Denar.
Madagascar — Ariary.
Malawi — Kwacha.
Maldives — Rufiyaa.
Malaysia — Ringgit.
Mauritania — Ouguiya.
Marshall Islands — US Dollar.
Malta — Euro.
Mali — CFA Franc.
Mauritius — Rupee.
Micronesia — US Dollar.
Mexico — Peso.
Moldova — Leu.
Monaco — Euro.
Mongolia — Tugrik.
Montenegro — Euro.
Morocco — Dirham.
Mozambique — Metical.
Myanmar — Kyat.
Namibia — Dollar/Rand.
Nauru — Australian Dollar.
Nepal — Rupee.
Netherlands — Euro.
New Zealand — Dollar.
Nicaragua — Cordoba.
Niger — CFA Franc.
Nigeria — Naira.
Norway — Krone.
Oman — Rial.
Pakistan — Rupee.
Palau — US Dollar.
Panama — Balboa.
Papua New Guinea — Kina.
Paraguay — Guarani.
Peru — Sol.
Philippines — Peso.
Poland — Zloty.
Portugal — Euro.
Qatar — Riyal.
South Sudan — Pound.
Romania — Leu.
Russia — Ruble.
Rwanda — Franc.
Samoa — Tala.
San Marino — Euro.
São Tomé and Príncipe — Dobra.
Saudi Arabia — Riyal.
Senegal — CFA Franc.
Sierra Leone — Leone.
Singapore — Dollar.
Slovakia — Euro.
Slovenia — Euro.
Solomon Islands — Dollar.
Somalia — Shilling.
South Africa — Rand.
Spain — Euro.
Sri Lanka — Rupee.
Sudan — Pound.
Suriname — Dollar.
Swaziland (Eswatini) — Lilangeni.
Sweden — Krona.
Switzerland — Franc.
Syria — Pound.
Taiwan — New Taiwan Dollar.
Tajikistan — Somoni.
Tanzania — Shilling.
Thailand — Baht.
Togo — CFA Franc.
Tonga — Pa’anga.
Trinidad and Tobago — Dollar.
Tunisia — Dinar.
Türkiye — Lira.
Turkmenistan — Manat.
Tuvalu — Australian Dollar.
Uganda — Shilling.
Ukraine — Hryvnia.
UAE — Dirham.
UK — Pound Sterling.
USA — Dollar.
Uruguay — Peso.
Uzbekistan — Som.
Vanuatu — Vatu.
Vatican City — Euro.
Venezuela — Bolivar.
Vietnam — Dong.
Yemen — Rial.
Zambia — Kwacha.
Zimbabwe — Dollar.
The currency of Afghanistan is:
The currency of Afghanistan is the Afghani. The Afghani (AFN) is issued by Da Afghanistan Bank, the central bank.
The currency of Albania is:
The currency of Albania is the Lek. The Lek (ALL) has been Albania's currency since 1926.
The currency of Algeria is:
The currency of Algeria is the Dinar. The Algerian Dinar (DZD) replaced the Algerian Franc in 1964.
The currency of Andorra is:
The currency of Andorra is the Euro. Andorra adopted the Euro in 2002 by agreement with the EU.
The currency of Angola is:
The currency of Angola is the Kwanza. Angola's currency is the Kwanza (AOA), introduced in 1977.
The currency of Antigua and Barbuda is:
The currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the East Caribbean Dollar. The East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is shared by 8 Eastern Caribbean states.
The currency of Argentina is:
The currency of Argentina is the Peso. Argentina's currency is the Peso (ARS) — one of several countries called 'peso'.
The currency of Armenia is:
The currency of Armenia is the Dram. The Armenian Dram (AMD) was introduced in 1993 after independence.
The currency of Australia is:
The currency of Australia is the Australian Dollar. The Australian Dollar (AUD) is also used in Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu.
The currency of Austria is:
The currency of Austria is the Euro. Austria adopted the Euro on 1 January 1999 (cash 2002).
The currency of Azerbaijan is:
The currency of Azerbaijan is the Manat. Azerbaijan's Manat (AZN) shares its name with the Turkmenistani Manat (TMT).
The currency of Bahamas is:
The currency of Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar. The Bahamian Dollar (BSD) is pegged 1:1 with the US Dollar.
The currency of Bahrain is:
The currency of Bahrain is the Dinar. The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is among the world's highest-valued currencies.
The currency of Bangladesh is:
The currency of Bangladesh is the Taka. Bangladesh's Taka (BDT) was introduced after independence in 1972.
The currency of Barbados is:
The currency of Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar. The Barbadian Dollar (BBD) is pegged 2:1 with the US Dollar.
The currency of Belarus is:
The currency of Belarus is the Ruble. The Belarusian Ruble (BYN) is distinct from the Russian Ruble (RUB).
The currency of Belgium is:
The currency of Belgium is the Euro. Belgium was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the Belgian Franc.
The currency of Belize is:
The currency of Belize is the Belizean Dollar. The Belize Dollar (BZD) is pegged 2:1 with the US Dollar.
The currency of Benin is:
The currency of Benin is the CFA Franc. Benin uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF), pegged to the Euro.
The currency of Bhutan is:
The currency of Bhutan is the Ngultrum. Bhutan's Ngultrum (BTN) is pegged 1:1 with the Indian Rupee, which also circulates there.
The currency of Bolivia is:
The currency of Bolivia is the Boliviano. The Boliviano (BOB) was reintroduced in 1987 to replace the inflation-hit Peso.
The currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina is:
The currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Convertible Mark. The Convertible Mark (BAM) is pegged to the Euro.
The currency of Botswana is:
The currency of Botswana is the Pula. Pula (BWP) means 'rain' in Setswana — a symbol of prosperity in arid Botswana.
The currency of Brazil is:
The currency of Brazil is the Real. Brazil's currency is the Real (BRL), introduced in 1994 to end hyperinflation.
The currency of Brunei is:
The currency of Brunei is the Dollar. The Brunei Dollar (BND) is interchangeable 1:1 with the Singapore Dollar.
The currency of Bulgaria is:
The currency of Bulgaria is the Lev. The Bulgarian Lev (BGN) is pegged to the Euro at a fixed rate.
The currency of Burkina Faso is:
The currency of Burkina Faso is the CFA Franc. Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF) along with 7 other WAEMU members.
The currency of Burundi is:
The currency of Burundi is the Burundian Franc. The Burundian Franc (BIF) has been the country's currency since 1916.
The currency of Cambodia is:
The currency of Cambodia is the Riel. Cambodia uses the Riel (KHR), though the US Dollar circulates widely.
The currency of Cameroon is:
The currency of Cameroon is the CFA Franc. Cameroon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF) — one of 6 CEMAC states.
The currency of Canada is:
The currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is nicknamed the 'Loonie' after the loon bird on the $1 coin.
The currency of Cape Verde is:
The currency of Cape Verde is the Escudo. Cape Verde's Escudo (CVE) is pegged to the Euro at a fixed rate.
The currency of Chad is:
The currency of Chad is the CFA Franc. Chad uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
The currency of Chile is:
The currency of Chile is the Peso. The Chilean Peso (CLP) is one of the most stable Latin American currencies.
The currency of China is:
The currency of China is the Renminbi (Yuan). China's currency is the Renminbi (RMB); Yuan (CNY) is the basic unit. Issued by the People's Bank of China.
The currency of Colombia is:
The currency of Colombia is the Peso. The Colombian Peso (COP) is among the most-traded Latin American currencies.
The currency of Comoros is:
The currency of Comoros is the Franc. The Comorian Franc (KMF) is pegged to the Euro.
The currency of Congo (Republic) is:
The currency of Congo (Republic) is the CFA Franc. The Republic of Congo uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
The currency of Costa Rica is:
The currency of Costa Rica is the Colon. The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón).
The currency of Côte d'Ivoire is:
The currency of Côte d'Ivoire is the CFA Franc. Côte d'Ivoire uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
The currency of Croatia is:
The currency of Croatia is the Euro. Croatia adopted the Euro on 1 January 2023, replacing the Kuna.
The currency of Cuba is:
The currency of Cuba is the Peso. The Cuban Peso (CUP) is Cuba's main currency since the dual-currency system ended in 2021.
The currency of Cyprus is:
The currency of Cyprus is the Euro. Cyprus adopted the Euro on 1 January 2008, replacing the Cypriot Pound.
The currency of Czech Republic is:
The currency of Czech Republic is the Koruna. The Czech Koruna (CZK) is one of the few remaining EU currencies outside the Eurozone.
The currency of Denmark is:
The currency of Denmark is the Krone. The Danish Krone (DKK) is pegged to the Euro. Denmark has an opt-out from joining the Eurozone.
The currency of Djibouti is:
The currency of Djibouti is the Franc. The Djiboutian Franc (DJF) has been the country's currency since 1949.
The currency of Dominica is:
The currency of Dominica is the East Caribbean Dollar. Dominica uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) — shared by 8 East Caribbean states.
The currency of East Timor is:
The currency of East Timor is the US Dollar. East Timor (Timor-Leste) adopted the US Dollar as its official currency in 2000.
The currency of Ecuador is:
The currency of Ecuador is the US Dollar. Ecuador officially adopted the US Dollar in September 2000, replacing the Sucre.
The currency of Egypt is:
The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. The Egyptian Pound (EGP) is locally called 'Geneih', dating from 1834.
The currency of El Salvador is:
The currency of El Salvador is the US Dollar. El Salvador adopted the US Dollar in 2001. In 2021 it also legalised Bitcoin as legal tender.
The currency of Eritrea is:
The currency of Eritrea is the Nakfa. Eritrea's Nakfa (ERN) was introduced in 1997 after independence from Ethiopia.
The currency of Estonia is:
The currency of Estonia is the Euro. Estonia adopted the Euro on 1 January 2011 — the first Baltic state to do so.
The currency of Ethiopia is:
The currency of Ethiopia is the Birr. The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is one of Africa's oldest currencies, dating to the 18th century.
The currency of Fiji is:
The currency of Fiji is the Fijian Dollar. The Fijian Dollar (FJD) replaced the Fijian Pound in 1969.
The currency of Finland is:
The currency of Finland is the Euro. Finland adopted the Euro in 1999 — the only Nordic country to join the Eurozone.
The currency of France is:
The currency of France is the Euro. France was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the French Franc.
The currency of Gabon is:
The currency of Gabon is the CFA Franc. Gabon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
The currency of Gambia is:
The currency of Gambia is the Dalasi. The Gambian Dalasi (GMD) was introduced in 1971.
The currency of Georgia is:
The currency of Georgia is the Lari. Georgia's Lari (GEL) was introduced in 1995 to replace coupon currency.
The currency of Germany is:
The currency of Germany is the Euro. Germany was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the Deutsche Mark.
The currency of Ghana is:
The currency of Ghana is the Cedi. Ghana's Cedi (GHS) takes its name from the cowrie shell once used as currency.
The currency of Greece is:
The currency of Greece is the Euro. Greece adopted the Euro in 2001, replacing the Drachma (the world's oldest still-circulating currency at the time).
The currency of Guatemala is:
The currency of Guatemala is the Quetzal. The Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) is named after the resplendent quetzal bird, Guatemala's national symbol.
The currency of Haiti is:
The currency of Haiti is the Gourde. The Haitian Gourde (HTG) was introduced in 1813 after independence from France.
The currency of Honduras is:
The currency of Honduras is the Lempira. The Honduran Lempira (HNL) is named after the 16th-century indigenous chief Lempira.
The currency of Hungary is:
The currency of Hungary is the Forint. The Hungarian Forint (HUF) was introduced in 1946 after extreme post-war hyperinflation.
The currency of Iceland is:
The currency of Iceland is the Krona. The Icelandic Króna (ISK) has been Iceland's currency since 1885.
The currency of India is:
The currency of India is the Rupee. The Indian Rupee (INR) is issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
The currency of Indonesia is:
The currency of Indonesia is the Rupiah. The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) takes its name from the Sanskrit 'rupya' (silver coin).
The currency of Iran is:
The currency of Iran is the Rial. The Iranian Rial (IRR) is one of the world's most depreciated currencies.
The currency of Iraq is:
The currency of Iraq is the Dinar. The Iraqi Dinar (IQD) has been the currency since 1932.
The currency of Ireland is:
The currency of Ireland is the Euro. Ireland adopted the Euro in 1999, replacing the Irish Punt.
The currency of Israel is:
The currency of Israel is the New Israeli Sheqel. The New Israeli Shekel (NIS / ILS) replaced the old Shekel in 1985.
The currency of Italy is:
The currency of Italy is the Euro. Italy was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the Italian Lira.
The currency of Japan is:
The currency of Japan is the Yen. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the world's third-most-traded currency.
The currency of Jordan is:
The currency of Jordan is the Dinar. The Jordanian Dinar (JOD) is among the world's most highly valued currencies.
The currency of Kazakhstan is:
The currency of Kazakhstan is the Tenge. The Kazakh Tenge (KZT) was introduced in 1993 after independence from the USSR.
The currency of Kenya is:
The currency of Kenya is the Shilling. The Kenyan Shilling (KES) replaced the East African Shilling in 1966.
The currency of Kiribati is:
The currency of Kiribati is the Australian Dollar. Kiribati uses the Australian Dollar (AUD) along with its own coins.
The currency of North Korea is:
The currency of North Korea is the Won. The North Korean Won (KPW) is non-convertible and not openly traded internationally.
The currency of South Korea is:
The currency of South Korea is the Won. The South Korean Won (KRW) is one of the most-traded Asian currencies.
The currency of Kuwait is:
The currency of Kuwait is the Dinar. The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is the world's highest-valued currency by exchange rate.
The currency of Kyrgyzstan is:
The currency of Kyrgyzstan is the Som. The Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS) was introduced in 1993 after independence.
The currency of Laos is:
The currency of Laos is the Kip. The Lao Kip (LAK) has been Laos's currency since 1955.
The currency of Latvia is:
The currency of Latvia is the Euro. Latvia adopted the Euro on 1 January 2014, replacing the Lats.
The currency of Lebanon is:
The currency of Lebanon is the Pound. The Lebanese Pound (LBP) has suffered severe depreciation since 2019.
The currency of Liechtenstein is:
The currency of Liechtenstein is the Swiss Franc. Liechtenstein uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) under a 1924 customs union with Switzerland.
The currency of Libya is:
The currency of Libya is the Dinar. The Libyan Dinar (LYD) replaced the Libyan Pound in 1971.
The currency of Lesotho is:
The currency of Lesotho is the Loti. The Lesotho Loti (LSL) is pegged 1:1 with the South African Rand.
The currency of Lithuania is:
The currency of Lithuania is the Euro. Lithuania adopted the Euro on 1 January 2015 — the last Baltic state to do so.
The currency of Luxembourg is:
The currency of Luxembourg is the Euro. Luxembourg was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the Luxembourg Franc.
The currency of North Macedonia is:
The currency of North Macedonia is the Denar. The Macedonian Denar (MKD) replaced the Yugoslav Dinar in 1992.
The currency of Madagascar is:
The currency of Madagascar is the Ariary. The Malagasy Ariary (MGA) replaced the Franc in 2005.
The currency of Malawi is:
The currency of Malawi is the Kwacha. The Malawian Kwacha (MWK) shares its name with the Zambian Kwacha.
The currency of Maldives is:
The currency of Maldives is the Rufiyaa. The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) takes its name from the Hindi 'rupiya' (silver coin).
The currency of Malaysia is:
The currency of Malaysia is the Ringgit. The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is issued by Bank Negara Malaysia.
The currency of Mauritania is:
The currency of Mauritania is the Ouguiya. The Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU) and the Madagascar Ariary are the only currencies in the world not based on decimal subdivision.
The currency of Marshall Islands is:
The currency of Marshall Islands is the US Dollar. The Marshall Islands officially use the US Dollar.
The currency of Malta is:
The currency of Malta is the Euro. Malta adopted the Euro on 1 January 2008, replacing the Maltese Lira.
The currency of Mali is:
The currency of Mali is the CFA Franc. Mali uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
The currency of Mauritius is:
The currency of Mauritius is the Rupee. The Mauritian Rupee (MUR) takes its name from the Indian Rupee.
The currency of Micronesia is:
The currency of Micronesia is the US Dollar. The Federated States of Micronesia officially use the US Dollar.
The currency of Mexico is:
The currency of Mexico is the Peso. The Mexican Peso (MXN) is the world's most-traded emerging-market currency.
The currency of Moldova is:
The currency of Moldova is the Leu. The Moldovan Leu (MDL) was introduced in 1993.
The currency of Monaco is:
The currency of Monaco is the Euro. Monaco uses the Euro by agreement with France/EU and mints its own coins.
The currency of Mongolia is:
The currency of Mongolia is the Tugrik. The Mongolian Tögrög/Tugrik (MNT) has been the currency since 1925.
The currency of Montenegro is:
The currency of Montenegro is the Euro. Montenegro uses the Euro unilaterally — even though it is not an EU member.
The currency of Morocco is:
The currency of Morocco is the Dirham. The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) shares its name with the UAE Dirham.
The currency of Mozambique is:
The currency of Mozambique is the Metical. The Mozambican Metical (MZN) takes its name from the historical Arab gold weight 'mithqal'.
The currency of Myanmar is:
The currency of Myanmar is the Kyat. The Myanmar Kyat (MMK) was introduced in 1952.
The currency of Namibia is:
The currency of Namibia is the Dollar/Rand. Namibia uses the Namibian Dollar (NAD), pegged 1:1 with the South African Rand which also circulates.
The currency of Nauru is:
The currency of Nauru is the Australian Dollar. Nauru uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
The currency of Nepal is:
The currency of Nepal is the Rupee. The Nepalese Rupee (NPR) is pegged to the Indian Rupee.
The currency of Netherlands is:
The currency of Netherlands is the Euro. The Netherlands was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the Guilder.
The currency of New Zealand is:
The currency of New Zealand is the Dollar. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is nicknamed the 'Kiwi'.
The currency of Nicaragua is:
The currency of Nicaragua is the Cordoba. The Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) is named after Spanish founder Francisco Hernández de Córdoba.
The currency of Niger is:
The currency of Niger is the CFA Franc. Niger uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
The currency of Nigeria is:
The currency of Nigeria is the Naira. The Nigerian Naira (NGN) was introduced in 1973.
The currency of Norway is:
The currency of Norway is the Krone. The Norwegian Krone (NOK) is among the world's most stable currencies.
The currency of Oman is:
The currency of Oman is the Rial. The Omani Rial (OMR) is among the world's highest-valued currencies.
The currency of Pakistan is:
The currency of Pakistan is the Rupee. The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is issued by the State Bank of Pakistan.
The currency of Palau is:
The currency of Palau is the US Dollar. Palau officially uses the US Dollar.
The currency of Panama is:
The currency of Panama is the Balboa. Panama's Balboa (PAB) circulates alongside the US Dollar, which is the everyday currency.
The currency of Papua New Guinea is:
The currency of Papua New Guinea is the Kina. The PNG Kina (PGK) takes its name from a traditional shell currency.
The currency of Paraguay is:
The currency of Paraguay is the Guarani. The Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG) takes its name from the indigenous Guaraní people.
The currency of Peru is:
The currency of Peru is the Sol. Peru's Sol (PEN) was reintroduced in 1991, replacing the Inti.
The currency of Philippines is:
The currency of Philippines is the Peso. The Philippine Peso (PHP) is the only Asian currency named 'peso'.
The currency of Poland is:
The currency of Poland is the Zloty. The Polish Złoty (PLN) is one of the largest non-Euro currencies in the EU.
The currency of Portugal is:
The currency of Portugal is the Euro. Portugal was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the Escudo.
The currency of Qatar is:
The currency of Qatar is the Riyal. The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is pegged to the US Dollar.
The currency of South Sudan is:
The currency of South Sudan is the Pound. The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) was introduced after independence in 2011.
The currency of Romania is:
The currency of Romania is the Leu. The Romanian Leu (RON) takes its name from the word for 'lion'.
The currency of Russia is:
The currency of Russia is the Ruble. The Russian Ruble (RUB) is among the world's oldest currencies (14th century).
The currency of Rwanda is:
The currency of Rwanda is the Franc. The Rwandan Franc (RWF) has been the currency since 1916.
The currency of Samoa is:
The currency of Samoa is the Tala. The Samoan Tala (WST) replaced the New Zealand Pound in 1967.
The currency of San Marino is:
The currency of San Marino is the Euro. San Marino uses the Euro by agreement with the EU.
The currency of São Tomé and Príncipe is:
The currency of São Tomé and Príncipe is the Dobra. São Tomé and Príncipe's Dobra (STN) is pegged to the Euro.
The currency of Saudi Arabia is:
The currency of Saudi Arabia is the Riyal. The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is pegged to the US Dollar.
The currency of Senegal is:
The currency of Senegal is the CFA Franc. Senegal uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
The currency of Sierra Leone is:
The currency of Sierra Leone is the Leone. The Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL/SLE) replaced the British West African Pound in 1964.
The currency of Singapore is:
The currency of Singapore is the Dollar. The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is interchangeable 1:1 with the Brunei Dollar.
The currency of Slovakia is:
The currency of Slovakia is the Euro. Slovakia adopted the Euro on 1 January 2009, replacing the Slovak Koruna.
The currency of Slovenia is:
The currency of Slovenia is the Euro. Slovenia adopted the Euro on 1 January 2007, replacing the Tolar.
The currency of Solomon Islands is:
The currency of Solomon Islands is the Dollar. The Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) replaced the Australian Dollar in 1977.
The currency of Somalia is:
The currency of Somalia is the Shilling. The Somali Shilling (SOS) has been the currency since 1962.
The currency of South Africa is:
The currency of South Africa is the Rand. The South African Rand (ZAR) is also used in Lesotho, Eswatini and Namibia (CMA).
The currency of Spain is:
The currency of Spain is the Euro. Spain was a founding Euro adopter in 1999, replacing the Peseta.
The currency of Sri Lanka is:
The currency of Sri Lanka is the Rupee. The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) replaced the Ceylonese Rupee at independence.
The currency of Sudan is:
The currency of Sudan is the Pound. The Sudanese Pound (SDG) was reintroduced in 2007 after the 2nd civil-war agreement.
The currency of Suriname is:
The currency of Suriname is the Dollar. The Surinamese Dollar (SRD) replaced the Surinamese Guilder in 2004.
The currency of Swaziland (Eswatini) is:
The currency of Swaziland (Eswatini) is the Lilangeni. The Lilangeni (SZL) is pegged 1:1 with the South African Rand.
The currency of Sweden is:
The currency of Sweden is the Krona. The Swedish Krona (SEK) is one of few EU currencies outside the Eurozone.
The currency of Switzerland is:
The currency of Switzerland is the Franc. The Swiss Franc (CHF) is also used in Liechtenstein.
The currency of Syria is:
The currency of Syria is the Pound. The Syrian Pound (SYP) is locally called 'Lira'.
The currency of Taiwan is:
The currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar. The New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) has been Taiwan's currency since 1949.
The currency of Tajikistan is:
The currency of Tajikistan is the Somoni. The Tajik Somoni (TJS) is named after Samanid emir Ismoil Somoni.
The currency of Tanzania is:
The currency of Tanzania is the Shilling. The Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) replaced the East African Shilling in 1966.
The currency of Thailand is:
The currency of Thailand is the Baht. The Thai Baht (THB) has been Thailand's currency since the 19th century.
The currency of Togo is:
The currency of Togo is the CFA Franc. Togo uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
The currency of Tonga is:
The currency of Tonga is the Pa'anga. The Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) was introduced in 1967.
The currency of Trinidad and Tobago is:
The currency of Trinidad and Tobago is the Dollar. The Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) is one of the most-traded Caribbean currencies.
The currency of Tunisia is:
The currency of Tunisia is the Dinar. The Tunisian Dinar (TND) replaced the Tunisian Franc in 1960.
The currency of Türkiye is:
The currency of Türkiye is the Lira. The Turkish Lira (TRY) was redenominated in 2005 to remove six zeros.
The currency of Turkmenistan is:
The currency of Turkmenistan is the Manat. The Turkmenistan Manat (TMT) shares its name with the Azerbaijani Manat.
The currency of Tuvalu is:
The currency of Tuvalu is the Australian Dollar. Tuvalu uses the Australian Dollar (AUD) along with its own coins.
The currency of Uganda is:
The currency of Uganda is the Shilling. The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) replaced the East African Shilling in 1966.
The currency of Ukraine is:
The currency of Ukraine is the Hryvnia. The Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) was introduced in 1996, replacing the karbovanets.
The currency of UAE is:
The currency of UAE is the Dirham. The UAE Dirham (AED) is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 3.6725.
The currency of UK is:
The currency of UK is the Pound Sterling. The Pound Sterling (GBP) is the world's oldest currency still in use — dating to ~1,200 years.
The currency of USA is:
The currency of USA is the Dollar. The US Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency.
The currency of Uruguay is:
The currency of Uruguay is the Peso. The Uruguayan Peso (UYU) replaced the Nuevo Peso in 1993.
The currency of Uzbekistan is:
The currency of Uzbekistan is the Som. The Uzbekistani Som (UZS) shares its name with the Kyrgyz Som but is independent.
The currency of Vanuatu is:
The currency of Vanuatu is the Vatu. The Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) is one of the few currencies with no subdivision.
The currency of Vatican City is:
The currency of Vatican City is the Euro. Vatican City uses the Euro by special agreement and mints its own coins.
The currency of Venezuela is:
The currency of Venezuela is the Bolivar. The Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) has been redenominated multiple times due to hyperinflation.
The currency of Vietnam is:
The currency of Vietnam is the Dong. The Vietnamese Đồng (VND) has been the currency since 1978.
The currency of Yemen is:
The currency of Yemen is the Rial. The Yemeni Rial (YER) became the sole currency after unification in 1996.
The currency of Zambia is:
The currency of Zambia is the Kwacha. The Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) shares its name with the Malawian Kwacha — both mean 'dawn'.
The currency of Zimbabwe is:
The currency of Zimbabwe is the Dollar. The Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWG) was reintroduced in 2024 as the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold), backed by gold reserves.
World Currencies — Complete Reference for Competitive Exams
Knowing the currency of every country is a high-frequency topic across PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, OTS and current-affairs papers. This page covers 180+ MCQs on global currencies — from major reserve currencies (US Dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling, Yen) to the CFA Franc (14 African nations) and the East Caribbean Dollar (8 island states). For broader reference practice, also try our one-liner World Currencies One-Liner PDF and the full General Knowledge MCQs Hub.
Major Reserve Currencies
| Currency | Issuer | Code |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar ($) | USA (Federal Reserve) | USD |
| Euro (€) | Eurozone (ECB) | EUR |
| Japanese Yen (¥) | Japan (BoJ) | JPY |
| Pound Sterling (£) | UK (Bank of England) | GBP |
| Chinese Renminbi / Yuan (¥) | China (PBoC) | CNY |
| Swiss Franc | Switzerland (SNB) | CHF |
Shared / Multi-Country Currencies
| Currency | Countries Using It |
|---|---|
| Euro | 20 Eurozone EU states + Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Montenegro, Kosovo |
| US Dollar (official) | USA, Ecuador, El Salvador, East Timor, Panama (with Balboa), Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau |
| CFA Franc — West Africa | Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Guinea-Bissau |
| CFA Franc — Central Africa | Cameroon, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, CAR |
| East Caribbean Dollar | 8 East Caribbean states: Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Anguilla, Montserrat |
| Australian Dollar | Australia + Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu |
| Swiss Franc | Switzerland & Liechtenstein |
| South African Rand | South Africa + Namibia (with own Dollar), Lesotho, Eswatini (as part of CMA) |
Common Currency-Name Families
- Rupee — Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mauritius, Seychelles, Indonesia (Rupiah)
- Dinar — Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Tunisia
- Riyal / Rial — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen (Riyal); Iran, Oman (Rial)
- Dirham — UAE, Morocco
- Peso — Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Philippines, Uruguay
- Pound — UK, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, South Sudan
- Krone / Krona — Denmark & Norway (Krone); Sweden & Iceland (Krona)
- Won — North Korea & South Korea (independent currencies, same name)
- Kwacha — Zambia & Malawi
- Manat — Azerbaijan & Turkmenistan
- Som — Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan
- Shilling — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia
For authoritative reading, see Wikipedia’s List of Circulating Currencies and the IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDR) factsheet.
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