Can You Name These Countries From Their Currencies? Try This Money Quiz And Show Off Your World Knowledge!
Money is something we all use every day, but how much do you really know about the money of other countries? I will be honest, before i made this quiz i could only name a few: the yen is Japan, the pound is the UK, and that was about it. Turns out there is a whole world of currencies out there.
This quiz flips things around. Instead of asking about the country, it gives you the name of the money, like the baht or the zloty, and you have to name the country that uses it. There are 20 questions, and each one teaches you a little piece of world geography.
It is harder than it sounds, but that is what makes it fun. Let’s see if you can tell your krones from your kronas.
What Is The Currency Quiz?
This is a type-in quiz with 20 questions. Each question names a currency, for example the rupee or the peso, and you type in the country that uses it. Every currency in this quiz belongs to exactly one country on the list, so there is no trick where one answer fits two questions. Well, almost: both India and Pakistan use a rupee, and both Mexico and Argentina use a peso, so those questions include an extra hint to point you to the right one.
How To Play The Money Quiz
Read the currency name, think of the country, and type it in the answer box. You can use the full country name or a common short form, like UK for the United Kingdom or UAE for the United Arab Emirates. Spelling does not need to be perfect. Each correct answer earns one point, for a maximum score of 20.
All 20 Currencies And Countries In This Quiz
Here is the full answer list so you can study up before or after you play:
| Currency | Country |
|---|---|
| Yen | Japan |
| Won | South Korea |
| Rand | South Africa |
| Rupee | India |
| Pound | United Kingdom |
| Krone | Norway |
| Lira | Turkey |
| Baht | Thailand |
| Peso | Mexico |
| Dinar | Algeria |
| Riyal | Saudi Arabia |
| Rupee | Pakistan |
| Peso | Argentina |
| Zloty | Poland |
| Krona | Sweden |
| Franc | Switzerland |
| Real | Brazil |
| Yuan | China |
| Shekel | Israel |
| Dirham | United Arab Emirates |
Fun Facts And Stats About World Currencies
There are about 180 different currencies used around the world today. The oldest currency still in use is the British pound, which dates back more than 1,200 years to Anglo-Saxon times. That is seriously old money.
Some currency names tell a story. The South African rand is named after the Witwatersrand, the ridge near Johannesburg where gold was found. The word dollar comes from an old silver coin called the thaler, made in a town in what is now the Czech Republic. And the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan actually share the same root word, meaning round, because they were both based on round silver coins.
Why Some Countries Share Currency Names
You might have noticed that India and Pakistan both use the rupee. That is because the name comes from an old Indian silver coin, the rupiya, and both countries kept the name after they became independent in 1947. The peso is used in Mexico, Argentina, the Philippines, and several other countries, all because of the old Spanish peso that once travelled the world on trading ships. Same name, different money.
The Difference Between Krone And Krona
This one trips up a lot of people, and it is in the quiz on purpose. Norway uses the krone, while Sweden uses the krona. Both words mean crown, and both countries were once in a currency union together with Denmark over a hundred years ago. When the union ended, each country kept its own version of the crown currency. Denmark still uses the krone too. So if you mix them up, do not feel bad, even grown-ups do.
Money Trivia Tips To Remember World Currencies With Ease
The best way to learn currencies is to connect each one to something you know about the country. Yen goes with sushi and Japan. Baht goes with Bangkok and Thailand. Shekel goes with Israel. Make a little mental picture for each pair and it sticks much faster than just reading a list. Another good trick is to learn them in pairs that sound alike, like krone and krona, or rupee India and rupee Pakistan, so your brain files them side by side.
Conclusion
So, how did you do? Whether you got 8 or all 20, you now know the money of 20 countries, and that is genuinely useful knowledge for travel, news, and general smartness. Come back and play again, and watch your score go up each time. Money might not grow on trees, but your knowledge sure can grow here.
How many questions are in this currency quiz?
There are 20 questions, each naming a currency from a different country.
What is the oldest currency still in use?
The British pound is the oldest currency still in use today, with a history going back over 1,200 years.
Why do India and Pakistan both use the rupee?
Both kept the name from the old Indian rupiya silver coin after becoming independent countries in 1947.
What is the difference between the krone and the krona?
Norway uses the krone and Sweden uses the krona. Both words mean crown, and both come from an old currency union the two countries once shared with Denmark.
How many currencies are there in the world?
There are around 180 different official currencies in use around the world today.
Do I have to spell country names perfectly?
No, small spelling mistakes are accepted, and short forms like UK and UAE work too.
Is this quiz suitable for kids?
Yes. It is a fun and simple way for kids to learn country names and a bit of world geography through money.
