The dinar will probably be a familiar name for you if you are familiar with any of the currencies from this part of the world. However the Kuwaiti dinar is unique to this particular country and isn’t used elsewhere. Much
Kuwait Dinar – KWD
Qatar Riyal – QAR
When you start looking at various currencies in this part of the world you will spot the names riyal and rial popping up quite a few times. This version of the riyal is the one used exclusively and officially in
Cyprus Euro – EUR
Cyprus is a popular country for many people when it comes to seeking out a foreign holiday. If you choose Cyprus as your destination this year, you will use the euro as the local currency while you are there. What
Netherlands Euro – EUR
The Netherlands became part of the official Eurozone in 1999 and its previous currency was replaced by the euro in 2002. This was the date at which the coins and banknotes were introduced to the country to use in general
Jordan Dinar – JOD
If you should ever travel to Jordan for any reason, the dinar will be the currency you will use. The official currency symbol for this is JOD but it is also sometimes referred to by the letters JD. The currency
Kazakhstan Tenge – KZT
Most people have heard of Kazakhstan but you may not be aware of the currency the country uses. This is the tenge, which is known as such in the singular as well as the plural. It is represented on international
Myanmar Kyat – MMK
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is commonly known either as Burma or simply Myanmar. However in every case the currency is the same – the kyat. Hence you may see this currency referred to as the Burmese kyat
Nepalese Rupee – NPR
The rupee is the official currency of Nepal. It is distinct from other rupee currencies such as the one used in India. However with that said it is pegged to the value of the Indian rupee although the two are
Iran Rial – IRR
The rial is the official unit of currency used in Iran. Even though this is the case many people in the country refer to the toman, so it makes sense to be familiar with this prior to visiting Iran. Generally
Guatemala Quetzal – GTQ
If you ever decide a holiday in Guatemala is for you, you’ll use the quetzal while you are there. While this may sound like an odd name it is actually the name of a bird – none other than the