What is the most expensive currency? Top-10 ranking and surprising facts

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The easiest way to compare currencies is by their exchange rate to the dollar. Here's what you get:

Leaders by Value:

  • Kuwaiti Dinar - 3.26 USD ( champion despite the small size of the country )
  • Bahraini Dinar — 2.65 USD
  • Omani Rial — 2.60 USD

Currencies of Major Economies:

  • British Pound - 1.27 USD
  • Euro — 1.10 USD
  • Swiss Franc — 1.08 USD

Closing the ranking:

  • Canadian Dollar — 0.75 USD

Why is that? It's simple: expensive currency = strong economy + stability. Arab countries are backed by petrodollars, which is why their dinars and riyals maintain their value. However, a high exchange rate does not guarantee high purchasing power — it all depends on domestic inflation and prices in the country.

An interesting point: The Kuwaiti dinar has remained the world leader for decades due to its massive oil reserves and conservative monetary policy. A small country, vast resources — that’s the formula.

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