World Currencies

Benin, like several other West African nations, uses the West African CFA Franc (Franc CFA) as its official currency. This currency is shared by countries in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). The Dollar, Marka, and Pound are not currencies used in Benin.

The official currency of Colombia is the Colombian peso. Among the choices, Peso directly names the correct monetary unit used in the country.

Bulgaria's official currency is the Lev, divided into 100 stotinki. Despite being an EU member, Bulgaria has not yet adopted the Euro and maintains its national currency.

Guatemala's official currency is the Quetzal, named after the national bird. The Cedi is Ghana's currency, Yen is Japanese, and 'East' is not a valid currency.

Japan's official currency is the Yen, one of the most traded currencies globally. The Lev (Bulgaria), Lek (Albania), and 'USA' (incorrect phrasing for US Dollar) are distractors.

Mali uses the West African CFA Franc, a currency shared by several West African nations. The Rial (Middle Eastern), Euro (European), and Litas (Lithuanian, now replaced by Euro) are incorrect for Mali.

Nauru does not have its own currency and uses the Australian Dollar. The Kyat (Myanmar), Tugrik (Mongolia), and 'East' (invalid) are incorrect distractors.

Kyrgyzstan's official currency is the Kyrgyzstani Som. The Won (Korea), Cedi (Ghana), and Euro (Europe) are currencies of different regions entirely.

Pakistan's official currency is the Pakistani Rupee, issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. The Rand (South Africa), Tolar (Slovenia, now replaced by Euro), and Euro are incorrect.

Samoa's official currency is the Tala, subdivided into 100 sene. The options 'East' and 'Yan' appear to be garbled or invalid entries, while Dollar is too generic.

Portugal is a member of the European Union and belongs to the eurozone. Therefore, its official currency is the Euro, which replaced the Portuguese escudo.

Sierra Leone, a West African nation, uses the Leone as its official currency. Rupee is used in India and other South Asian countries, Lev in Bulgaria, and Lek in Albania.

South Africa uses the Rand (ZAR) as its official currency. Pound is used in the UK and other countries, Rial in Middle Eastern nations, and Lev in Bulgaria.

Djibouti uses the Djiboutian Franc as its currency. Pound is used in UK countries, Colon in Costa Rica, and Lev in Bulgaria.

The official currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar. Therefore, Dollar is the correct option among the choices provided.

Ukraine uses the Hryvnia (UAH) as its official currency. Manat is used in Azerbaijan, Dollar in multiple countries, and Pound in UK and others.

Suriname uses the Surinamese Dollar as its currency. Euro is European, Dinar is used in Middle Eastern/North African countries, and Krona in Scandinavian nations.

Tunisia uses the Tunisian Dinar as its currency. Baht is Thai, Dollar is used in multiple countries, and East is not a valid currency name.

Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani Som as its currency. Lek is Albanian, Lev is Bulgarian, and Dollar is used in multiple countries.

Zimbabwe's currency has changed multiple times. Since 2024, it uses the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Previously it used the Zimbabwe Dollar (which was suspended). Dong is Vietnamese, Peso is used in Latin American countries, and Dollar is a generic name used by many nations but not specifically Zimbabwe Dollar anymore.