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Currencies and Exchange Rates

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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

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

Austria

  1. Franc

  2. Drachma

  3. Peseta

  4. Euro
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Austria adopted the Euro in 2002, replacing its former currency, the Austrian Schilling. The Drachma was Greek, Franc was French (and Swiss/Belgian), and Peseta was Spanish.

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Japan

  1. Won

  2. Yen

  3. Rand

  4. Yuan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan's currency is the Yen (JPY). The Won is Korean (both North and South), the Rand is South African, and the Yuan is Chinese.

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Argentina

  1. Peso

  2. Drachma

  3. Escudo

  4. Peseta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Argentina's currency is the Peso (ARS). The Drachma was Greek (historic), Escudo was Portuguese (historic), and Peseta was Spanish (historic).

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Belgium

  1. Markka

  2. Euro

  3. Franc

  4. Lira
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Belgium adopted the Euro in 2002, replacing its former currency, the Belgian Franc. The Markka was Finnish, Lira was Italian, and the Franc option shown is ambiguous but Belgian Franc is the historic currency.

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Canada

  1. Canadian Franc

  2. Canadian Pound

  3. Canadian Dollar

  4. Canadian Mar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Canada's currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). The Canadian Franc, Canadian Pound, and Canadian Mar are not official Canadian currencies.

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Australia

  1. Australian Pound

  2. Australian Lira

  3. Australian Dollar

  4. Australian Franc
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Australia's currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD). Australia adopted decimal currency in 1966, replacing the Australian Pound. The Lira and Franc are European currencies.

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France

  1. Euro

  2. Franc

  3. Pound

  4. Peseta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

France adopted the Euro in 2002, replacing its former currency, the French Franc. The Pound is British and the Peseta was Spanish.

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Germany

  1. Euro

  2. Drachma

  3. Franc

  4. Deutsche Mark
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Germany adopted the Euro in 2002, replacing its former currency, the Deutsche Mark. The Drachma was Greek, Franc was French (and Swiss/Belgian).

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Italy

  1. Drachma

  2. Guilder

  3. Euro

  4. Lira
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Italy adopted the Euro in 2002, replacing its former currency, the Italian Lira. The Drachma was Greek and the Guilder was Dutch.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Dirham is the currency of

  1. Malta

  2. Moroco

  3. Iran

  4. Libya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is the official currency of Morocco, while dirham is also the currency of the United Arab Emirates (AED) and other Arab countries. Malta uses the euro, Iran uses the rial, and Libya uses the dinar.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Currency of United States of America?

  1. INR

  2. JPY

  3. SEK

  4. USD
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

USD (United States Dollar) is the official currency of the United States of America. INR is Indian Rupee, JPY is Japanese Yen, and SEK is Swedish Krona - all currencies of different countries.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is Currency of Canada

  1. Canadian Dollars (CAD)

  2. Euro

  3. CLP

  4. ILS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Canadian Dollars (CAD) is the official currency of Canada. Euro is used by European Union countries, CLP is Chilean Peso, and ILS is Israeli Shekel.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the Currency of Sweden?

  1. AUD

  2. ILS

  3. SEK

  4. Swedish Rupee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

SEK (Swedish Krona) is the official currency of Sweden. AUD is Australian Dollar, ILS is Israeli Shekel, and Swedish Rupee is not a real currency.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Currency of Israel?

  1. PEK

  2. ILS

  3. CHF

  4. HKD
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ILS (Israeli Shekel) is the official currency of Israel. PEK is not a standard currency code, CHF is Swiss Franc, and HKD is Hong Kong Dollar.