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There are currencies which are more powerful/valuable than the Currency of the United States. In this list i have compiled Top 10 Most Expensive Currencies in the World. There are some countries which have currency rate more higher than the United States. 
(This post is published on Jan 23 2014, so the rates may change in future)


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1 | KUWAITI DINAR

Kuwait Dinar Image
1 KWD = 3.53 USD

Dinar is the currency of Kuwait, an arabic country. Before 1961 Kuwait used Gulf Rupee, which later was replaced by Dinar. In the same year Kuwait introduced 6 new coins 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 fils coins, and the first series of note was introduced in 1961. In 1969 the Kuwaiti Currency board was replaced by Central bank of the kuwait.

2 | BHARAINI DINAR
 
bahrain Currency Image
1 BHD = 2.65 USD

Bahrain, also known as Kingdom of Bahrain, is a small island country, near to Saudi Arabia. Bahrain is a Muslim country, blessed with richness. National currency of Bahrain is Dinar which is second highest rated currency in the world. In 1965 coins were introduced in bronze of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 fils, in the same year Banknotes of 1, 5, 10 and 50 Dinar were also introduced . 

3 | OMANI RIYAL

oman Currency Image
1 OMR = 2.60 USD

Oman is a Muslim Country located in the Middle East also known as Sultanate of Oman, with muscat as capital. Rial is the currency of Oman. Before 1940, Oman used indian rupee as it's national currency. At that time, 64 Paisa = 1 Rupee. In 1970, Oman introduced Banknotes of 100 Baiza. 1 Rial Banknote was introduce in 1972. 100 Baiza = 1 Rial. 

4 | LATVIAN LATS

Latvia Currency Image
1 LVL = 1.88 USD

Latvia is a country located in Northern Europe. It is also known as Republic of Latvia. Raiga is its capital and also the most populas city as well. Recently, on 1 January 2014 Lats is replaced by Euro, now new coins are being introduced. The Latvian Banknotes were issued on 1922.

5 | UK POUND STERLING

UK Currency Image
1 GPB = 1.66 USD

The Great Britain, commonly known as United Kingdom (UK), a country located north-western cost of Europe. UK is a sovereign country. Pound Sterling also known as Pound is the official currency of United Kingdom. After United States Dollar, Euro and Japaneses Yen, Pound is the fourth most traded currency in foreign Exchange Market.

6 | JORDANIAN DINAR

Jordanian Currency Image
1 JOD = 1.43 USD

Kingdom of Jordan, an Arabic country is also known as Jordan. The currency of Jordan is Dinar. In 1927 Jordan and Palestine used to have Pound as the official currency. When Jordan was introduced as an independent country in 1946, they initially used Jordanian Dinar. In the same year, coins were introduced in the shape of "Fils". After many years on 1996 they intoduced Dinar coin as well.

7 | EUROPEAN EURO

european Currency Image
1 EUR = 1.37 USD

Euro is the currency of Europiun Union. Officially 18 countries use Euro and 3 countries use Euro Unofficially. Euro is the second highest traded currency after the United States. In countries where euro banknotes are use (euro zones), Cents are used as coins. The biggest banknote in Euro is 500 EUR. 

8 | AZERBAIJAN MANAT 

Azerbaijan Currency Image
1 AZN = 1.27 USD
    
The Republic of Azerbaijan, also known as Azerbaijan, is the largest Muslim country by area, having a total of 86.600 km. It's capital is Baku, which is also the largest city of Azerbaijan. In 1919 Azerbaijan issued there own currency as Manat of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Qapik. 100 Qabik = 1 Dinar.

9 | CAYMAN ISLANDS DOLLAR

cayman island Currency Image
1 KYG = 1.22 USD

Cayman island  is a small island, with an area of 264 km and population of 56,732. Cayman island was established in 1962 on the British Overseas Territory.  After 10 years, the Cayman's own banknote was issued, replacing Jamaican Dollar. In the same year coins were introduced as 1, 5, 10 and 25  Cents. 

10 | SWISS FRANC

Swiss Currency Image
1 Fr = 1.11 USD

Switzerland is the country located in Europe. Its capital city is Bern and the largest city is Zurich. In 1850 coins were issued. After many years, Swiss Franc Banknote were also introduced in 1907 as 50, 100, 500, 1000 franc.

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