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Currencies and Exchange Rates
1,480 Questions
Knowledge of global currencies and exchange rates is vital for general awareness sections in banking and civil service exams. Topics include identifying the official currencies of various countries and understanding digital currency types. Use this collection to quickly memorize international currency symbols.
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Currencies and Exchange Rates Questions
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shockened and awe
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euro bailout
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shock and awe
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none of the above
C
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'Buck' is a common American slang term for dollar (as in 'a buck' = one dollar). 'Dollar' is the formal currency name, 'money' is general, and 'coin' refers to specific coins rather than paper currency.
C
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This appears to be a duplicate of question 72826 with identical options and content. 'Buck' is the correct American slang term for dollar.
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Queen's face
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National image
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European map
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Euro Logo
B
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Euro coins have a common reverse side showing the denomination, while the obverse side features unique national designs chosen by each country (symbols, landmarks, or figures). This allows European unity while preserving national identity.
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Euro
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taka
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Bangladeshi taka
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rupee
C
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Bangladesh's official currency is the Bangladeshi taka (currency code: BDT). While it's often casually referred to as just 'taka', the formal and complete name is 'Bangladeshi taka' to distinguish it from historical taka currencies in the region. The Euro is used by European Union countries. The rupee is used by India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other South Asian nations, but not Bangladesh. Option B ('taka' alone) is informally correct but option C gives the complete official name.
D
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Germany uses the Euro (€) as its currency, having adopted it in 2002 when it replaced the Deutsche Mark. The ruble is Russian currency, rial is used in Iran and several Middle Eastern countries, and dollar is primarily US currency. Germany is a founding member of the European Union and part of the Eurozone.
C
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Argentina's official currency is the Argentine peso, abbreviated as ARS. The peso has been Argentina's currency through various periods of its history, including during economic crises. The question simply shows the country name 'Argentina' and asks for its currency - the correct answer is peso.
B
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China's currency is the yuan (¥), which is the basic unit of the Renminbi. The yuan has been China's official currency and is used in international financial transactions.
C
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Russia's currency is the ruble, which has been the country's official currency for centuries. The ruble is one of the world's oldest currencies still in use.
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kwacha
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peso
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lira
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shilling
A
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Zambia's currency is the kwacha, which has been the country's official currency since 1968. The kwacha replaced the Zambian pound and is subdivided into 100 ngwee.
B
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The United Kingdom's official currency is the pound sterling (£). The Euro is used by many European Union countries, but the UK retained the pound. The franc is used in Switzerland and formerly in France, while the peso is used in several Spanish-speaking countries.
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dinar
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ringgit
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litas
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dirham
A
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Kuwait's official currency is the Kuwaiti dinar, one of the highest-valued currency units in the world. Ringgit is used in Malaysia, litas was formerly used in Lithuania, and dirham is used in several Middle Eastern and North African countries.
C
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Germany adopted the Euro (€) in 2002 when it replaced the Deutsche Mark, participating in the European Union's single currency system. Dollar is used in the US, won in South Korea, and franc in Switzerland and former French territories.
D
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Brazil's currency is the Real (BRL), introduced in 1994 during the Plano Real economic stabilization. The Peso is used in Mexico and several other Spanish-speaking American countries, Taka is Bangladesh's currency, and Rand is South Africa's currency.
C
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The official currency of Thailand is the Thai baht. The franc is used in Switzerland and former French colonies, the peso in Philippines and Latin American countries, and the ruble in Russia.