Matching countries to their currencies is a common static GK question. Some currencies like the Euro and Dollar are used by many countries. Knowing the main ones is enough for most exams.
Asian Currencies
- India: Rupee
- Japan: Yen
- China: Yuan (Renminbi)
- Bangladesh: Taka
- Myanmar: Kyat
- Thailand: Baht; Indonesia: Rupiah
Currencies of West Asia
- Saudi Arabia: Riyal
- UAE: Dirham
- Iran: Rial
- Kuwait: Dinar
- Israel: Shekel
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European and American Currencies
- United States: Dollar
- United Kingdom: Pound Sterling
- Many European Union countries: Euro
- Russia: Rouble
- Switzerland: Franc
- Canada and Australia: Dollar
Other Currencies
- South Africa: Rand
- Egypt: Pound
- Nigeria: Naira
- Brazil: Real
Quick Revision Points
- India: Rupee; Bangladesh: Taka.
- Japan: Yen; China: Yuan.
- USA, Canada, Australia: Dollar.
- UK: Pound Sterling.
- Euro is used by many EU countries.
- Saudi Arabia: Riyal; UAE: Dirham.
- Russia: Rouble.
- South Africa: Rand.