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World Currencies Trivia — Geography Trivia

This quiz tours the money of the world, from the familiar yen and pound to currencies that have been retired or renamed over the decades. Questions lean on everyday knowledge about major economies, with a few nods to regional currencies that often show up in travel stories and news headlines.

Expect four warm-up questions, five medium ones, and three tougher challenges that reward careful memory. Every answer is a well-established fact, and each explanation tells you a little more about where the currency comes from. No calculators needed, just a sense of geography and history. Take your time, and don't worry if a few names feel unfamiliar; that is part of the fun.

Trivia · 10 questions · about 2 minutes

1. Which currency is used in Japan?
2. What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?
3. Which currency is used in India?
4. Which currency is used in Switzerland?
5. What is the currency of South Korea?
6. Which currency is used in Brazil?
7. What is the currency of South Africa?
8. Which currency is used in Thailand?
9. What is the official currency of Turkey?
10. Italy used the lira until it adopted which currency?

Score ranks

  • Pocket Change Newbie — Every trivia champion starts somewhere, and your score shows you are just getting your feet wet with world money. Don't worry about the tricky questions. Revisit the less famous currencies, read each fact after answering, and notice which names stick with you. Your next run will likely go much further, and you may be surprised how quickly the names start to feel familiar.
  • Loose Change Collector — You have a solid handful of currencies already in your pocket, and you clearly recognize the big names from news and travel. Your misses are a useful map of what to study next, perhaps the African and Central Asian currencies. Keep going, look up the facts that surprised you, and you'll be swapping stories about exchange rates before long.
  • Currency Commuter — You travel the world's money markets with real confidence. Most of the big economies and many regional currencies are second nature to you, and the harder questions only tripped you up now and then. Your knowledge is well rounded, and a little more digging into currency history will sharpen the rest. Nicely done, and keep that curiosity going.
  • Grand Central Banker — Outstanding work! You knew your yen from your rand and didn't flinch at the tougher questions about retired lira and Central Asian tenge. Your grasp of currency history and geography is impressive, and you clearly enjoy the stories behind the coins and notes. Share your score with friends and see if they can match your exchange rate of success.

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