How do you think, which currency is the most expensive in the world today?
Personally, I considered British Pound to be the strongest one, but, as it appeared, I was wrong.
Especially, for blog readers, I compiled the list of the strongest world currencies (Dated 07 Mar 2018).
By the way, we also have TOP 10 of the weakest world currencies.
Currency code – KWD
1 KWD = 3.33 USD
Kuwait Dinar is the highest world currency against US Dollar.
Kuwait is the small country with enormous wealth. Best value (rate) of its currency is explained by significant oil goods exports into the global market.
Currency code – BHD
1 BHD = 2.65 USD (pegged to dollar)
Bahrain Dinar is the second most valuable currency.
Bahrain is the Persian Gulf island state with population of a little more than 1 million people. As in the first case, this country largest income is the “black gold" exports.
It is interesting that Bahrain Dinar is pegged to US Dollar exchange rate, and its rate against US Dollar stays the same for 14 years already.
Currency code – OMR
1 OMR = 2.60 USD (pegged to dollar)
Oman is the Arabian Peninsula country. According to its strategic location, it obtains developed economy and high life quality.
Oman Rial is also pegged to US Dollar as Bahrain Dinar.
It is considerable that purchase power of this currency is so high that the government has to issue 1/4 and 1/2 Rial paper banknotes. On the picture above, you can see 1/2 Rial (Half Rial).
Currency code – JOD
1 JOD = 1.41 USD (pegged to dollar)
It is hard to explain high value of Jordan Dinar. This country is not economically developed and it lacks essential resources, such as oil. Never the less, one Jordan Dinar costs 1.41 US Dollar, what makes it one of 10 the most powerful world currencies.
Currency code – GBP
1 GBP = 1.39 USD
Most people think that British Pound is the strongest world currency, but it only closes the top five of this list.
By the way, British Colonies issue its own banknotes, which visually differs from banknotes issued by the Bank of England, but they are rated as 1 per 1.
Therefore, there are several of them: Scottish, North Ireland, Manx, Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar Pounds, as well as St. Elena Island Pound and Folkland Islands Pound.
Amusingly, but native Britain do not always want to accept “other” Pounds as a payment.
Currency Code – EUR
1 EUR = 1.24 USD
The euor currency has strengthened over the past few years. This allowed it to raise the list of the most powerful currencies. Partially, its strength is explained by the fact that it is the official world currency in European countries among which you will find several economically developed countries.
Besides, Euro is the second reserve world currency enveloping 22.2% of all world savings (US Dollar has 62.3%).
Currency code – KYD
1 KYD = 1.22 USD (pegged to dollar)
Cayman Islands is one of the best world tax havens. These islands provided authority for hundreds of banks, hedge funds and insurance companies.
Especially, thanks to its leadership among tax havens, Cayman Islands Dollar costs near 1.22 US Dollar.
Currency code – USD
1 USD = 1.00 USD
Owing to USA world economic leadership, its currency achieved such a title as “World Reserve Currency”. In other words, you can make dollar payments everywhere (in any country).
Currency code – CHF
1 CHF = 1.06 USD
Switzerland is not only one of the richest countries in the world, but it is also one of the most stable. Its bank system is known for its resolute “Bank Secrecy”.
Besides, its high-tech goods are estimated all around the globe.
Pay attention looking at original view of this banknote. This is the only banknote I saw which has the vertical view.
Currency code – AUD
1 AUD = 0.78 USD
Intresting fact that the new series of Australia notes, as on picture above, would have a tactile feature (Braille) to help the visually impaired community to tell the value of the note.
Also in Australia, the fight against cash is conducted by reducing the share of cash payments when making small retail purchases.
Due to dynamicly changing economical and political situation in the world, it is hard for currency to remain in this ranking, so here is te list of currencies that left the top ten.
Currency code – LYD
1 LUD = 0.74 USD
Libyan Dinar ousted Azerbaijani manat from the 10th place of this list.
Libyan Dinar has token money called Dirham. It is interesting that one Dinar is equal 1000 Dirham, and not 100 as we all used to think.
Currency code – AZN
1 AZN = 0.62 USD
It was a surprise to see Azerbaijani manat in this list. However, the currency of this Near East country is a little bit weaker than US Dollar.
The economy of this country is surprisingly strong, and its unemployment rate is low, even if you thought another way.