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Countries and currencies: GK questions and answers

Every country has its own money, and some share one. Many currency names sound alike, such as yen, yuan and won, which is exactly why they are asked. Learn them in such look-alike pairs.

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20 questions on countries and currencies

  1. What is the currency of Japan? Yen Its symbol is ¥.
  2. What is the currency of China? Yuan Its official name is the renminbi, "the people's currency".
  3. What is the currency of South Korea? Won North Korea also calls its currency the won.
  4. What is the currency of the United States of America? Dollar One dollar has 100 cents.
  5. What is the currency of the United Kingdom? Pound sterling One pound has 100 pence.
  6. Which currency is shared by Germany, France, Italy and many other countries of Europe? Euro Euro notes and coins came into use in 2002.
  7. What is the currency of Switzerland? Swiss franc Switzerland does not use the euro.
  8. What is the currency of Russia? Rouble One rouble has 100 kopeks.
  9. What is the currency of Turkey? Lira One lira has 100 kurus.
  10. What is the currency of Bangladesh? Taka One taka has 100 poisha.
  11. What is the currency of Bhutan? Ngultrum Its value is tied to that of the Indian rupee.
  12. What is the currency of Thailand? Baht One baht has 100 satang.
  13. What is the currency of Malaysia? Ringgit One ringgit has 100 sen.
  14. What is the currency of Indonesia? Rupiah The name comes from the same root as the word rupee.
  15. What is the currency of Saudi Arabia? Riyal One riyal has 100 halalas.
  16. What is the currency of the United Arab Emirates? Dirham One dirham has 100 fils.
  17. What is the currency of Kuwait? Dinar The Kuwaiti dinar is among the most valuable currency units in the world.
  18. What is the currency of South Africa? Rand It is named after the Witwatersrand, the ridge where gold was found.
  19. What is the currency of Brazil? Real More than one real are called reais.
  20. Which body issues currency notes in India? Reserve Bank of India The one-rupee note is the exception: it is issued by the Government of India.

These are well-established facts, written in our own words and last checked on 11 November 2026. If your textbook says something different, follow your textbook and tell us.

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