A List of Currencies of the World

One of the many things I love about different travel destinations is that other than crossing borders, experiencing different cultures, the currencies of each country really lets you know that you are in foreign territory. The familiarising yourself with the local currency can sometimes be testing. Some are not that unlike what you have at home and may even be called by the same name (Dollars are very common) and others are so completing different in every possible shape or form, that it really can be difficult to get your head around the conversion rates.

Some currencies are quite beautiful in design and colour. Being an Australian I feel very proud of our notes and believe they are some of the most attractive you’ll find. In particular the $100 is quite stunning and frankly, I would like to see many more of them…in my purse!

Argentina – Peso
Australia – Dollar
Brazil – Real
Canada – Dollar
Chile – Peso
China – Yuan
Denmark – Krone
Eygpt – Pound
Fiji – Dollar
Great Britain – Pound
Hong Kong – Dollar
India – Rupee
Indonesia – Rupiah
Israel – Shekel
Japan – Yen
Jordan – Dinar
Laos – Kip
Malaysia – Ringgit
Mexico – Peso
Netherlands – Guilder
New Zealand – Dollar
Peru – Nuevo Sol
Phillipines – Pesos
Russia – Rouble
Saudi Arabia – Riyal
South Africa – Rand
Singapore – Dollar
Thailand – Baht
Turkey – Lira
Vietnam – Dong
United States – Dollar

A world currency converter I rely on:
Universal Currency Converter

I’ve not been to Europe for some time and certainly have not travelled there since the introduction of the Euro. I feel a bit sad that many of the currencies of these countries have been phased out but I am sure it would make travelling Europe so much easier. What’s your thoughts’ about the introduction of the Euro? Please leave your comments below.