Currencies of the World Quiz – GK Questions and Answers

World Currencies: There are about 215 countries in the world and we can see different currencies circulating in these countries. Not all currencies are the same, some countries have strong currencies and some have weaker currencies.

Take the GK Quiz on Currencies to learn about the world’s currencies.

1. What is the currency of Malaysia?

a) Krona

b) Peso

c) Ringgit

d) Lire

Answer:c

Note: The main currency in Malaysia is the Ringgit. Apart from this, Indian Rupee and Brunei Dollar are also used.

2. Which country’s currency is the Lek?

a) Azerbaijan

b) Angola

c) Indonesia

d) Albania

Answer: D

Note: The Lek was introduced as Albanian currency in 1926.

3. Which country’s former currency is the lira?

a) Croatia

b) Nigeria

c) Italy

d) Portugal

Answer:c

Note: The lira was once used as the official currency of Italy and Malta, but was replaced by the euro after 2002.

4. How many countries use the Euro as their currency?

a) 21

b) 19

c) 17

d) 23

Answer: b

Note: The Euro is used as currency in 19 countries of the European Union.

5. Which of these countries does not use the Euro as its currency?

a) Latvia

b) Luxembourg

c) Sweden

d) Spain

Answer:c

Note: Sweden does not use the Euro as its official currency, but the Swedish Krona.

6. What is the currency of Argentina?

a) US dollars

b) Kroon

c) Peso

d) Thor

Answer:c

Description: The Argentine Peso is the currency of Argentina. The new peso was introduced in 1992.

7. Which country has the strongest currency in the world?

a) US dollars

b) Oman real

c) British pound

d) Kuwaiti dinar

Answer: D

Explanation: The Kuwaiti dinar is the strongest currency in the world and the most expensive

8. Which country has the weakest currency in the world?

a) Indonesian rupiah

b) Zimbabwe dollar

c) Iranian Rial

d) Vietnamese Dong

Answer: D

Explanation: The Iranian real is the weakest currency in the world. 1 US dollar is equal to 42,300 Iranian Rials.

9. What is the official currency of South Africa?

a) Rand

b) US dollars

c) Peso

d) Dinar

Answer: one

Note: The official currency of South Africa is the Rand.

10. What currency is used in Egypt?

a) Dinar

b) Dirham

c) British pound

d) Rial

Answer:c

Note: The currency used in Egypt is the Egyptian pound

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