World Currencies Quiz

Albania's official currency is the Lek (plural: Lekë). It has been Albania's currency since 1926, named after Alexander the Great (Lekë in Albanian). The other options are currencies of other countries: Peso (multiple Latin American nations), Manat (Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan), and Taka (Bangladesh).

Algeria's currency is the Dinar (specifically the Algerian Dinar, code: DZD). The Dinar is used by several Arab countries, and Algeria has been using it since 1964. The other options belong to different countries: Dram (Armenia), Peso (various Latin American nations), and Boliviano (Bolivia).

Comoros uses the Comorian Franc as its official currency. This island nation in East Africa uses a currency shared with the French monetary system due to historical colonial ties. The other options are: Colón (Costa Rica, historically), Lev (Bulgaria), and Koruna (Czech Republic).

Croatia's currency is the Kuna (code: HRK), which was used from 1994 until 2023 when Croatia adopted the Euro. The kuna was named after a small mammal (marten) whose fur was historically used as currency. Other options: Marka (Bosnia, Germany historically), Pula (Botswana), Koruna (Czech Republic).

Eritrea's currency is the Nakfa (code: ERN), introduced in 1997 and named after the town of Nakfa where Eritreian fighters held out during the war of independence. The other options: Peso (multiple countries), Manat (Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan), Riel (Cambodia).

Georgia's currency is the Lari (code: GEL), introduced in 1995 replacing the coupon. The lari is subdivided into 100 tetri. Other options: Lev (Bulgaria), Real (Brazil), Taka (Bangladesh). Georgia is located in the Caucasus region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Azerbaijan's currency is the Manat (code: AZN). The manat has been Azerbaijan's currency since 1992, with the current 'new manat' introduced in 2006. Other options: Dram (Armenia), Ngultrum (Bhutan), Pula (Botswana). Azerbaijan is located in the South Caucasus region.

Botswana's currency is the Pula (code: BWP), introduced in 1976 after independence. Pula means 'rain' in Setswana language, reflecting the importance of rain in this arid region. Other options: Lev (Bulgaria), Real (Brazil), Riel (Cambodia). Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.

Brazil's official currency is the Real (R$), introduced in 1994 to stabilize the economy during the Plano Real. The Pula is Botswana's currency, Lev is Bulgarian, and Riel is Cambodian.

Bulgaria's currency is the Lev (plural: Leva), divided into 100 stotinki. Despite being an EU member since 2007, Bulgaria maintains its own currency and has not adopted the Euro yet.

Cambodia's official currency is the Riel (KHR), though US dollars are widely accepted in practice throughout the country. The Real is Brazilian, Pula is Botswanan, and Lev is Bulgarian.

Gambia uses the Dalasi (GMD), its official currency since 1971 when it replaced the Gambian pound. The Guaraní is Paraguayan, Peso is used by multiple Latin American countries, and Naira is Nigerian.

Ghana's currency is the Cedi (GHS), one of Africa's more stable currencies introduced in 1965. The Hryvna is Ukrainian, Manat is Azerbaijani, and Naira is Nigerian.

Hungary's currency is the Forint (HUF), introduced in 1946 to address hyperinflation. Hungary is an EU member but has not adopted the Euro, maintaining its own currency.

Kyrgyzstan uses the Som (KGS), its currency since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Several Central Asian countries use 'Som' - Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and others.

Moldova uses the Leu (MDL), similar to Romania's currency (also called Leu). The option 'Moldova' is not a currency name - Moldova's currency shares its name root with Romania's.

Monaco uses the Euro (EUR) despite not being an EU member, through a special monetary agreement with France and the EU. Option B 'Frank' is misspelled - the correct spelling is 'Franc' (Swiss/French currency).

Morocco's currency is the Dirham (MAD), divided into 100 santimat. Several countries use Dirham - Morocco and the UAE (though they're different currencies with the same name).

Papua New Guinea's currency is the Kina (PGK), subdivided into 100 toea since independence in 1975. The country also occasionally uses Australian dollars in border areas.