Currencies of Important Countries

Currencies of Important Countries

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.

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