Most Russians keep a close eye on currencies like the Euro and the US dollar. Although, if we talk about purchasing power, then these monetary units will not be among the leaders in comparison with other currencies.
Today we propose to study in more detail Top 10 most expensive currencies in the world... It is a shame for the Russian ruble, but the leaders of the dozens were the currencies of the oil-producing countries of the East.
10. Swiss franc (CHF, 34.41 rubles.)
Banknotes of francs are issued by the Central Bank of Switzerland, and coins are minted by the federal mint. The Swiss currency is the only franc that has survived on the territory of modern Europe. One Swiss franc equals one hundred rapens.
9. Cayman Islands dollar (KYD, 39.16 rubles)
The currency was introduced in 1972 and replaced the Jamaican dollar in the Caymans. The Cayman Islands dollar exchange rate is clearly pegged to the US dollar exchange rate at a ratio of 1 KYD = 1.2 USD. In total, about 75 million KYD are circulating in the world.
7. Jordanian dinar (JOD, 39.84 rubles)
On the banknotes of the Jordanian currency, portraits of representatives of the country's royal dynasty are depicted. Both coins and bills have inscriptions in two languages: Arabic and English. The currency appeared in 1949, replacing the Palestinian pound.
8. Azerbaijani manat (AZN, 40.18 rubles)
The design of manat banknotes is very similar to the Euro, since the same Austrian designer Roberto Kalina worked on the development of the appearance of both currencies. The Azerbaijani manat was denominated twice - in 1992 and in 2006.
6. Euro (EUR, 42.62 rubles)
The official currency of the European Union is the only legal one for 17 countries, and in another 9 countries it operates along with other monetary units. The euro appeared in non-cash circulation in 1999, and in the form of cash, the euro currency has been used since 2002.
5. British pound (GBP, 49.45 rubles)
The monetary unit of the United Kingdom has been called the Pound Sterling since 1694, at the same time banknotes were issued in the country. The pound is the third most common currency in the world. One pound is one hundred pence, and until 1971 shillings, groats, crowns and fartings were also in circulation.
4. Latvian lats (LVL, 57.48 rubles)
The lats served as the official currency of Latvia from 1922 to 1940, and then returned to circulation in 1993. After the Cypriot pound and the Maltese lira were withdrawn from circulation, the lat became the most significant currency in the Eurozone. True, the Latvian lats will remain in circulation only until January 1, 2014 - then the country will switch to the Euro.
3. Omani rial (OMR, 81.11 rubles)
Omani rial banknotes are labeled in both English and Arabic. But the coins do not have English "dubbing". It is very possible that in the near future the currencies of the oil-producing states of the East will be replaced by a certain single currency, a kind of "Arab Euro".
2. Bahraini dinar (BHD, 82.97 rubles)
Until 1973, this currency circulated not only in Bahrain itself, but also in the UAE, until the dirham replaced it there. The Bahraini dinar exchange rate directly depends on the US dollar, although in value it exceeds the American currency by 2.5 times.
1. Kuvetian dinar (108.74 rubles)
Every fifteenth Kuwaiti resident is a millionaire.The dwarf oil-producing state has 10% of the world's oil reserves on its territory. It is not surprising that the currency used by only 3 million people is so highly valued.