Should you convert your money into another currency for your next trip? There are 180 world currencies recognized by the United Nations, which are used in 195 different countries. Keep reading to learn the abbreviations for every world currency as well as what countries use each currency.
African Currencies
Many African countries use their own currencies, while some countries use the West African CFA franc or the Central African CFA franc. Of the African currencies, the strongest is currently the Libyan dinar. Keep reading to see the official currency of each African country.
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
Angola | Angolan kwanza | AOA |
Benin | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Botswana | Botswana pula | BWP |
Burkina Faso | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Burundi | Burundi franc | BIF |
Cameroon | Central African CFA franc | XAF |
Cape Verde | Cape Verdean escudo | CVE |
Central African Republic | Central African CFA franc | XAF |
Chad | Central African CFA franc | XAF |
Comoros | Comorian franc | KMF |
Republic of the Congo | Central African CFA franc | XAF |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Congolese franc | CDF |
Djibouti | Djiboutian franc | DJF |
Equatorial Guinea | Central African CFA franc | XAF |
Eritrea | Eritrean nakfa | ERN |
Eswatini | Lilangeni | SZL |
Ethiopia | Ethiopian birr | ETB |
Gabon | Central African CFA franc | XAF |
Gambia | Dalasi | GMD |
Ghana | Ghanaian cedi | GHS |
Guinea | Guinean franc | GNF |
Guinea-Bissau | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Ivory Coast | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Kenya | Kenyan shilling | KES |
Lesotho | Lesotho loti | LSL |
Liberia | Liberian dollar | LRD |
Libya | Libyan dinar | LYD |
Madagascar | Malagasy ariary | MGA |
Malawi | Malawian kwacha | MWK |
Mali | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Mauritania | Ouguiya | MRO |
Mauritius | Mauritian rupee | MUR |
Mozambique | Mozambican metical | MZN |
Namibia | Namibian dollar | NAD |
Niger | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Nigeria | Nigerian naira | NGN |
Rwanda | Rwandan franc | RWF |
Sao Tome and Principe | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra | STD |
Senegal | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Seychelles | Seychellois rupee | SCR |
Sierra Leone | Sierra Leonean leone | SLL |
Somalia | Somali shilling | SOS |
South Africa | South African rand | ZAR |
Togo | West African CFA franc | XOF |
Uganda | Ugandan shilling | UGX |
Zambia | Zambian kwacha | ZMW |
Zimbabwe | RTGS dollar | ZBN |
Asian Currencies
The continent of Asia is one of the fastest growing economic territories in the world. Each country in Asia uses its own currency with the exception of Timor-Leste, which uses the US dollar. Here is a list of Asian countries and the currencies they use.
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
Bangladesh | Taka | BDT |
Bhutan | Bhutanese ngultrum | BTN |
Brunei | Brunei dollar | BND |
Cambodia | Cambodian riel | KHR |
China | Renminbi (yuan) | CNY |
India | Indian rupee | INR |
Indonesia | Rupiah | IDR |
Japan | Yen | JPY |
Laos | Lao kip | LAK |
Macau | Macanese pataca | MOP |
Malaysia | Ringgit | MYR |
Maldives | Maldivian rufiyaa | MVR |
Mongolia | Mongolia tögrög | MNT |
Myanmar | Kyat | MMK |
Nepal | Nepalese rupee | NPR |
North Korea | North Korean won | KPW |
Philippines | Philippine peso | PHP |
Russia | Russian ruble | RUB |
Singapore | Singapore dollar | SGD |
South Korea | South Korean won | KRW |
Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan rupee | LKR |
Taiwan | New Taiwan dollar | TWD |
Thailand | Baht | THB |
Timor-Leste | US Dollar | USD |
Vietnam | Vietnamese dong | VND |
Australian/Oceania Currencies
Countries in the Oceania region include independent island states, territories, and large countries like Australia. Many of these countries use either the US dollar or the Australian dollar. Read on to learn what currencies each country in Oceania uses.
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
American Samoa | US dollar | USD |
Australia | Australian dollar | AUD |
Federated States of Micronesia | US dollar | USD |
Fiji | Fijian dollar | FJD |
Cook Islands | Cook Islands dollar | (none) |
French Polynesia | CFP franc | XPF |
Guam | US dollar | USD |
Kiribati | Australian dollar | AUD |
Marshall Islands | US dollar | USD |
Nauru | Australian dollar | AUD |
New Caledonia | CFP franc | XPF |
New Zealand | New Zealand dollar | NZD |
Niue | New Zealand dollar | NZD |
Norfolk Island | Australian dollar | AUD |
Northern Mariana Islands | US dollar | USD |
Palau | US dollar | USD |
Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinean kina | PGK |
Pitcairn Islands | New Zealand dollar | NZD |
Samoa | Samoan tala | WST |
Solomon Islands | Solomon Islands dollar | SBD |
Tokelau | New Zealand dollar | NZD |
Tonga | Tongan pa’anga | TOP |
Tuvalu | Australian dollar | AUD |
Vanuatu | Vanuatu vatu | VUV |
Wake Island | US dollar | USD |
Wallis and Futuna | CFP franc | XPF |
European Currencies
The euro officially replaced the national currencies of 19 European countries in March 2002. Many European territories around the world also use the euro. However, there are still many countries within the European continent that have not adopted the euro.
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
Albania | Albanian lek | ALL |
Andorra | Euro | EUR |
Austria | Euro | EUR |
Belarus | Belarus ruble | BYN |
Belgium | Euro | EUR |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia mark | BAM |
Bulgaria | Bulgaria lev | BGN |
Croatia | Croatia kuna | HRK |
Czech Republic | Czech koruna | CZK |
Denmark | Denmark krone | DKK |
Estonia | Euro | EUR |
Finland | Euro | EUR |
France | Euro | EUR |
Germany | Euro | EUR |
Greece | Euro | EUR |
Hungary | Hungary forint | HUF |
Iceland | Iceland krona | ISK |
Ireland | Euro | EUR |
Italy | Euro | EUR |
Kosovo | Euro | EUR |
Latvia | Euro | EUR |
Liechtenstein | Switzerland franc | CHF |
Lithuania | Euro | EUR |
Luxembourg | Euro | EUR |
Malta | Euro | EUR |
Moldova | Moldova leu | MDL |
Monaco | Euro | EUR |
Montenegro | Euro | EUR |
Netherlands | Euro | EUR |
North Macedonia | Macedonia denar | MKD |
Norway | Norway kroner | NOK |
Poland | Poland zloty | PLN |
Portugal | Euro | EUR |
Romania | Romania new lei | RON |
San Marino | Euro | EUR |
Serbia | Serbia dinar | RSD |
Slovakia | Euro | EUR |
Slovenia | Euro | EUR |
Spain | Euro | EUR |
Sweden | Sweden krona | SEK |
Switzerland | Switzerland franc | CHF |
Ukraine | Ukraine hryvnia | UAH |
United Kingdom (UK) | Pound sterling | GBP |
Vatican City (Holy See) | Euro | EUR |
Middle Eastern Currencies
The Middle East includes countries from Northern Africa and Southeast Asia. Four Middle Eastern countries (Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan) have the highest valued currencies in the world. Here is a list of Middle Eastern countries and the currencies they use in their economies.
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
Algeria | Algerian dinar | DZD |
Afghanistan | Afghan afghani | AFN |
Armenia | Armenian dram | AMD |
Azerbaijan | Azerbaijani manat | AZN |
Bahrain | Bahraini dinar | BHD |
Cyprus | Euro | EUR |
Egypt | Egyptian pound | EGP |
Georgia | Lari | GEL |
Iran | Iranian rial | IRR |
Iraq | Iraqi dinar | IQD |
Israel | Israeli new shekel | ILS |
Jordan | Jordanian dinar | JOD |
Kazakhstan | Kazakhstani tenge | KZT |
Kyrgyzstan | Kyrgyzstani som | KGS |
Kuwait | Kuwaiti dinar | KWD |
Lebanon | Lebanese pound | LBP |
Morocco | Moroccan dirham | MAD |
Oman | Omani rial | OMR |
Pakistan | Pakistani rupee | PKR |
Palestine | Israeli new shekel | ILS |
Qatar | Qatari riyal | QAR |
Saudi Arabia | Saudi riyal | SAR |
Syria | Syrian pound | SYP |
Tajikistan | Somoni | TJS |
Tunisia | Tunisian dinar | TND |
Turkey | Turkish Lira | TRY |
Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan manat | TMM |
United Arab Emirates (UAE) | UAE dirham | AED |
Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan som | UZS |
Yemen | Yemeni rial | YER |
North and Central American Currencies
The United States, Canada, and Mexico make up the North American countries. Central American countries, such as Costa Rica and Guatemala, each have their own currency. Read on to learn which currencies are included in North and Central American economies.
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
Belize | Belize dollar | BZD |
Canada | Canadian dollar | CAD |
Costa Rica | Costa Rican colon | CRC |
El Salvador | US dollar | USD |
Greenland | Danish krone | DKK |
Guatemala | Guatemalan quetzal | GTQ |
Honduras | Honduran lempira | HNL |
Mexico | Mexican peso | MXB |
Nicaragua | Nigerian naira | NGN |
Panama | US dollar | USD |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Euro | EUR |
Sint Maarten | Netherlands Antillean guilder | ANG |
United States of America (USA) | US dollar | USD |
Caribbean Countries
The East Caribbean dollar is the most-used currency in the Caribbean region, followed closely by the US dollar and the euro. Several Caribbean countries use their own currencies as well. These countries include:
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
Anguilla | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Antigua and Barbuda | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Aruba | Aruban Florin | AWG |
Bahamas | Bahamian dollar | BSD |
Barbados | Barbadian dollar | BBD |
Bermuda | Bermudian dollar | BMD |
British Virgin Islands | US dollar | USD |
Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands dollar | KYD |
Cuba | Cuban peso | CUP |
Dominica | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Dominican Republic | Dominican peso | DOP |
Grenada | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Guadeloupe | Euro | EUR |
Haiti | Haitian gourde | HTG |
Jamaica | Jamaican dollar | JMD |
Martinique | Euro | EUR |
Montserrat | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Puerto Rico | US dollar | USD |
Saint Barthelemy | Euro | EUR |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Saint Lucia | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Saint Martin | Euro | EUR |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | East Caribbean dollar | XCD |
Sint Eustatius | US dollar | USD |
Trinidad and Tobago | Trinidad and Tobago dollar | TTD |
Turks and Caicos Islands | US dollar | USD |
US Virgin Islands | US dollar | USD |
South American Currencies
Countries in South America include both the continental regions and the neighboring territories. Most South American countries have their own currencies, except for Bonaire, Ecuador, and Saba, which use the US dollar. Curacao is controlled by the Netherlands and uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder, while French Guiana uses the euro like France.
Country or Territory | Currency | Currency Abbreviation |
Argentina | Argentine peso | ARS |
Bolivia | Bolivian boliviano | BOB |
Bonaire | US dollar | USD |
Brazil | Brazilian real | BRL |
Chile | Chilean peso | CLP |
Colombia | Colombian peso | COP |
Curacao | Netherlands Antillean guilder | ANG |
Ecuador | US dollar | USD |
Falkland Islands | Falkland Islands pound | FKP |
French Guiana | Euro | EUR |
Guyana | Guyanese dollar | GYD |
Paraguay | Paraguayan guarani | PYG |
Peru | Peruvian sol | PEN |
Saba | US dollar | USD |
Suriname | Surinamese dollar | SRD |
Uruguay | Uruguayan peso | UYU |
Venezuela | Venezuelan bolivar | VES |
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | Pound sterling | GBP |
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