“Top 15 Most Expensive Currencies of the World”
When you hear the phrase Top 15 Most Expensive Currencies of the world, the first currency that comes to your mind is US Dollar. But US Dollar or Euro or GBP are no longer among the Top 15 Most Expensive Currencies of the world. Let us find out which is the most expensive currency in the world. And you will be surprised to note: most of the currencies in this list are not of Western Business powerhouses but relatively unknown Middle-Eastern Countries.
Let us take you through the list of Top 15 Most Expensive Currencies of the world in 2017:
Top 15 Most Expensive Currencies as of August 16, 2017
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Top 15 Most Expensive Currencies of the world:
15) New Zealand Dollar: NZD
14) Singapore Dollar: SGD
13) Libyan Dinar: LYD
10) US Dollar: USD
9) Switzerland: Swiss Franc
8) European Union: Euro
7) Cayman Island: KYD
6) Gibraltar: GIP
4) Jordan: JOD
3) Oman: OMR
2) Bahrain: BHD
1) Kuwait: KWD
Brief Description of The top 15 Most Expensive Currencies of The world
15) New Zealand Dollar: NZD
Most popular tourist and studies destination for Indians in last few years. NZD is getting stronger and stronger. One NZD is equal to 46.5054 in INR
14) Singapore Dollar: SGD
The currency of Singapore. A very popular currency in terms of exchanges and trade. One SGD is equal to 46.98 in INR
13) Libyan Dinar: LYD
Despite the turbulent events of last few years in Libya, Libyan Dollar is still very strong. One LYD is equal to 57.77 in INR
Nicknamed Loonie, CAD is one the most expensive currencies of the world. Canada is a popular tourist destination and an ideal place for Indians to immigrate to. Hence, a lot of it is exchanged in India. One CAD is equal to 50.37 in INR
11) Australian Dollar: AUD
Nicknamed Buck or Dough, the Australian Dollar is the currency of Australia. One of the most stable and popular currencies. Exchanging 1 AUD will get you 50.39 in INR
10) US Dollar: USD
The World’s business currency, hence the most powerful and popular. Exchanging one USD will get you 64.26 in INR
9) Switzerland: Swiss Franc
There is no surprise at all when Switzerland makes its entry in any list that has positive connotations to it. Switzerland even though part of European Union uses its own currency called Franc like the UK. And exchanging 1 Franc will get you 1.11 Dollars or around 70 INR.
8) European Union: Euro
Not a country but a bloc of nations and when nations come together for trade and other purposes, the economy is bound to be stronger and the value of the currency is high. European Union’s currency Euro which is used in 26 European nations will get you 75.4535 INR for every 1 euro exchanged. A currency that you would like to have.
7) Cayman Island: KYD
Another surprise entry to this list. But Cayman Island is economically very stable. Exchanging 1 Cayman Island Dollar-which is their currency will get you 78.36 in INR.
6) Gibraltar: GIP
Another surprise entry in this list. This African nation has a very high valued currency that not many of us are aware of. 1 Gibraltar is equal to 82.7017 in INR
5) United Kingdom: GBP
Now this name won’t surprise many. An erstwhile world power who still holds a sway in the world has a very useful and high valued currency. One British pound, when exchanged, gets you around 82.7110 in INR.
4) Jordan: JOD
Another middle-eastern country. Rich in Oil and hence a rich economy and a highly valued currency. Exchanging one Jordanian currency will get you 90.6728 in INR
3) Oman: OMR
Another Middle-Eastern country with high valued currency. For every Omani Rial exchanged you get around 166.907 in INR
2) Bahrain: BHD
Many would be surprised to see Bahrain in the list but Bahraini Dinar is the second most valued currency in the world. For every Bahraini Dinar exchanged you get up to 170.378 INR. (The currency exchange rates fluctuate a lot)
1) Kuwait: KWD
An oil rich country located in the middle-east, Kuwait has the highest valued currency in the world currently. The currency is called Kuwait Dinar and for exchanging a single Dinar you’ll get around 212 INR.
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