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Currencies and Exchange Rates
1,506 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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Zambia
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Malawi
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Kazakhisthan
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Turkmenistan
A,B
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Both Zambia and Malawi use the Kwacha as their official currency. The Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) and Malawian Kwacha (MWK) are distinct currencies. Kazakhstan uses the Tenge and Turkmenistan uses the Manat.
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Alt + 0136
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Alt + 0163
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Alt + 0631
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Alt + 0613
B
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The British pound sign (£) is entered using Alt + 0163 on Windows keyboards. This symbol represents the currency of the United Kingdom and is essential for financial applications. Options A (0136), C (0631), and D (0613) are incorrect codes.
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Alt + 0185
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Alt + 0128
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Alt + 0126
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Alt + 0124
B
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The Euro symbol (€) is entered using Alt + 0128 on Windows keyboards. This symbol represents the currency of the European Union and is used across 19 European countries. Options A (0185 which is ¹), C (0126 which is ~), and D (0124) are incorrect codes.
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Alt + 0155
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Alt + 0165
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Alt + 0175
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Alt + 0185
B
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The Japanese yen symbol (¥) is entered using Alt + 0165 on Windows keyboards. This symbol represents the currency of Japan and is used in international financial contexts. Options A (0155), C (0175 which is »), and D (0185 which is ¹) are incorrect codes.
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Escudo
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Guilder
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Schilling
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Mark
A
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Before adopting the Euro in 2002, Portugal's currency was the Escudo. The Guilder was Dutch (Netherlands), Schilling was Austrian, and Mark was German. The question asks about the pre-Euro era currency.
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Bermuda
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Austria
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Algeria
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Argentina
B
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Austria is a member of the European Union and uses the Euro as its official currency. Bermuda uses the Bermuda Dollar, Algeria uses the Algerian Dinar, and Argentina uses the Argentine Peso - none of these countries use the Euro.
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Malaysia
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Singapore
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China
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Japan
D
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Japan uses the Japanese Yen as its currency. Malaysia uses the Ringgit, Singapore uses the Dollar, and China uses the Yuan. Yen is specifically the currency of Japan and is well-known globally.
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Singapore
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Malaysia
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Norway
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Portugal
A
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Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar as its official currency. Malaysia uses the Ringgit, Norway uses the Krone, and Portugal uses the Euro. Singapore is the only country among these that uses a Dollar currency.
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England
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Bangladesh
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India
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China
C
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India uses the Indian Rupee as its official currency. England uses the Pound Sterling, Bangladesh uses the Taka, and China uses the Yuan. Rupee is specifically associated with India among these options.
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France
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Hongkong
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Iraq
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Germany
C
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Dinar is the official currency of Iraq (and several other Middle Eastern countries). France and Germany both use the Euro, while Hong Kong uses the Dollar.
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COMMUNICATION
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WRITE
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KNOWLEDGE
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BOOK
A
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Money is a medium used for the exchange of goods and services. Language is a medium used for communication. While language can be written or found in books, its primary functional purpose is communication.
A
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Yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan. China uses the Yuan, Nepal uses the Nepalese Rupee, and Bhutan uses the Ngultrum.
A
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Yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan. China uses the Yuan, Nepal uses the Nepalese Rupee, and Bhutan uses the Ngultrum.
A
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Yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan. China uses the yuan (renminbi), Nepal uses the rupee, and Bhutan uses the ngultrum. Note the options have capitalization typos but the answer remains clear.
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Nepali Rupees
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Bhuneshwar Dollars
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Indian Rupees
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American Dollars
C
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Bhubneshwar (note: the question spells it Bhubneshwar) is the capital city of Odisha state in India. India uses the Indian Rupee (INR) as its official currency. Nepali Rupees are used in Nepal, and American Dollars are used in the USA - neither is valid currency in India.