Currencies

Explore currencies as structured monetary systems shaped by history, reform, and national identity. This index brings together circulating and historical currencies, defining each through its denomination structure, issuing authority, and the distinct visual language of its banknotes.

A

Abkhazian Apsar

ABK
Abkhazia
In circulation

The Abkhazian apsar exists as a commemorative currency of identity, where monetary form becomes a statement of sovereignty rather than everyday exchange.

Afghan Afghani

AFN
Afghanistan
In circulation

A currency shaped by endurance, the Afghan afghani reflects a nation where continuity is not inherited, but repeatedly rebuilt.

Albanian Lek

ALL
Albania
In circulation

The Albanian lek reflects a nation that has continually asserted its identity through endurance, cultural memory and quiet determination.

Algerian Dinar

DZD
Algeria
In circulation

Forged through independence and resistance, the Algerian dinar reflects a nation where sovereignty, memory and identity are inseparable from its monetary history.

Angolan Kwanza

AOA
Angola
In circulation

The Angolan kwanza reflects a nation shaped by resource wealth, disruption and continuous economic recalibration.

Argentine Austral

ARA
Argentina
Withdrawn

Born from crisis, the Argentine austral reflects a nation’s urgent attempt to impose order on runaway inflation.

Argentine Peso

ARS
Argentina
In circulation

The Argentine peso reflects a nation defined by cycles of expansion, crisis and relentless monetary reinvention.

Argentine Peso Argentino

ARP
Argentina
Withdrawn

The Argentine peso argentino reflects a system under mounting pressure, where inflation accelerated faster than reform could contain it.

Armenian Dram

AMD
Armenia
In circulation

The Armenian dram reflects a nation where memory, faith and identity are preserved through continuity, resilience and cultural depth.

Aruban Florin

AWG
Aruba
In circulation

The Aruban florin reflects an island where stability, nature and design converge into one of the most visually refined currencies in the Caribbean.

Australian Dollar

AUD
Australia
In circulation

Defined by innovation and technological leadership, the Australian dollar reflects a nation that transformed global banknote design.

Austrian Schilling

ATS
Austria
Withdrawn

The Austrian schilling reflects a currency of precision and cultural refinement, shaped by stability, disruption and a lasting influence on modern European banknote design.

Azerbaijani Manat

AZN
Azerbaijan
In circulation

The Azerbaijani manat reflects a modern currency shaped by design intelligence, cultural symbolism and a deliberate visual break from post-soviet tradition.

B

Bahamian Dollar

BSD
Bahamas
In circulation

The Bahamian dollar reflects a nation where light, color and island life converge into one of the most visually vibrant currencies in the Caribbean.

Bahraini Dinar

BHD
Bahrain
In circulation

The Bahraini dinar stands among the world’s strongest currencies, where precision, stability and Gulf heritage converge into a high-value monetary identity.

Bangladeshi Taka

BDT
Bangladesh
In circulation

The Bangladeshi taka reflects a nation shaped by language, independence and resilience, where currency carries the memory of struggle and renewal.

Barbadian Dollar

BBD
Barbados
In circulation

The Barbadian dollar stands out as a currency where vertical design, vibrant color and modern polymer technology redefine how Caribbean money is seen and experienced.

Belarusian Ruble

BYN
Belarus
In circulation

The Belarusian ruble reflects a system shaped by control, transition and the search for monetary stability after systemic collapse.

Belgian Franc

BEF
Belgium
Withdrawn

The Belgian franc reflects a nation where art, intellect and dual identity converge into one of Europe’s most distinctive and culturally expressive currencies.

Belize Dollar

BZD
Belize
In circulation

The Belize dollar reflects a nation where colonial legacy, biodiversity and monetary stability converge into a currency shaped by both heritage and nature.

Benin CFA Franc

XOF
Benin
In circulation

Within a shared West African monetary system, the Benin CFA franc reveals its identity not through design, but through the "B" serial prefix.

Bermudian Dollar

BMD
Bermuda
In circulation

The Bermudian dollar reflects an island shaped by maritime heritage, natural clarity and financial precision within a distinctly Atlantic identity.

Bhutanese Ngultrum

BTN
Bhutan
In circulation

The Bhutanese ngultrum reflects a monetary system shaped by monarchy, spiritual tradition and controlled modernization within a Himalayan state.

Biafran Pound

Biafra
Withdrawn

The Biafran pound stands as a wartime currency of survival, where paper money became a declaration of independence under siege.

Bohemia and Moravia Koruna

BMK
Bohemia and Moravia
Withdrawn

The Bohemia and Moravia koruna carries the restrained stillness of a land under occupation—a numismatic imprint of Central Europe’s wartime chapter.

Bolivian Boliviano

BOB
Bolivia
In circulation

The Bolivian boliviano reflects a nation shaped by resource wealth, reform and a clear break from hyperinflation toward stability.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Dinar

BAD
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Withdrawn

The Bosnia and Herzegovina dinar reflects a wartime currency born from necessity amid the collapse of Yugoslavia and the struggle for statehood.

Botswana Pula

BWP
Botswana
In circulation

The Botswana pula reflects a currency built on disciplined governance, resource management and long-term monetary stability.

Brazilian Cruzado

BRC
Brazil
Withdrawn

The Brazilian cruzado reflects a currency defined by rapid reform and visible monetary breakdown during an intense inflationary period.

Brazilian Cruzeiro

BRE
Brazil
Withdrawn

The Brazilian cruzeiro reflects a currency that moved from classical monetary stability to one of the most visible collapses of value in modern economic history.

British Pound

GBP
Great Britain
In circulation

The British pound is defined by its centuries-long continuity and the current transition into the King Charles III polymer series built on advanced Guardian™ substrate technology.

British West Indies Dollar

BWI$
British West Indies
Withdrawn

The British West Indies dollar reflects an imperial attempt to unify scattered islands into a shared monetary rhythm across the Caribbean.

Brunei Dollar

BND
Brunei
In circulation

The Brunei dollar reflects a sultanate defined by royal continuity, Islamic tradition and resource-driven stability.

Bulgarian Lev

BGN
Bulgaria
In circulation

The Bulgarian lev reflects a nation where scholarship, tradition and discipline have endured through empire, ideology and reform.

Burkinabé CFA Franc

XOF
Burkina Faso
In circulation

The Burkinabe CFA franc reflects the resilience of the Sahel, where community, endurance and regional structure define monetary stability.

Burmese Kyat

MMK
Burma
Withdrawn

The Burmese kyat reflects a nation shaped by devotion, monarchy and shifting political power, resonating through temple and court traditions.

Burundian Franc

BIF
Burundi
In circulation

The Burundian franc reflects a nation of rolling hills, where tradition, memory and resilience sustain a steady national rhythm.

C

Cambodian Riel

KHR
Cambodia
In circulation

The Cambodian riel reflects one of the most extreme monetary histories in the world, where currency was abolished and later rebuilt from zero.

Cameroonian CFA Franc

XAF
Cameroon
In circulation

The Cameroonian CFA franc reflects a shared Central African currency system where national identity is revealed through the "E" serial prefix.

Canadian Dollar

CAD
Canada
In circulation

The Canadian dollar reflects a currency where technological innovation and national identity are translated into one of the most advanced banknote systems in the world.

Cape Verde Escudo

CVE
Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)
In circulation

The Cape Verde escudo reflects an Atlantic identity shaped by migration, music and ocean horizons, where culture moves between islands and diaspora.

Cayman Islands Dollar

KYD
Cayman Islands
In circulation

The Cayman Islands dollar reflects a maritime economy where coral seas and global finance converge into a precisely defined monetary identity.

Central African CFA Franc

XAF
Central African Monetary Union (CEMAC)
In circulation

The Central African CFA franc reflects a unified monetary structure spanning equatorial forests and river systems.

CFP Franc

XPF
French Pacific Territories
In circulation

The CFP franc represents a rare monetary bridge across the South Pacific, where distant archipelagos are united by a single, vibrant currency.

Chadian CFA Franc

XAF
Chad
In circulation

The Chadian CFA franc reflects a Sahelian landscape defined by austerity and regional cohesion, identifiable by its "P" serial prefix.

Chilean Peso

CLP
Chile
In circulation

The Chilean peso reflects a nation stretched between ocean and mountains, where extreme geography and intellectual tradition define a structured monetary identity.

Chinese Fen

CNY
China
Withdrawn

The Chinese fen reflects a monetary system distilled to its smallest unit, where precision and state design define everyday exchange.

Chinese Jiao

CNY
China
In circulation

The Chinese jiao reflects the intermediary layer of the Renminbi system, where daily transactions align with structured economic design.

Chinese Yuan

CNY
China
In circulation

The Chinese yuan reflects the central unit of the Renminbi, expressing continuity and transformation within one of the world’s oldest civilizations.

Colombian Peso

COP
Colombia
In circulation

The Colombian peso reflects a currency system shaped by cultural identity, geographic diversity and long-term monetary continuity within Latin America.

Comorian Franc

KMF
Comoros
In circulation

The Comorian franc carries the spirit of an oceanic crossroads, where volcanic islands and ancient sea routes define a currency of rare identity.

Congolese Franc

CDF
Congo (Democratic Republic)
In circulation

The Congolese franc reflects one of Africa’s most dramatic monetary narratives, marked by revolution, resource wealth and significant banknote transformations.

Cook Islands Dollar

CKD
Cook Islands
In circulation

The Cook Islands dollar reflects a localized monetary system where national identity is expressed through distinctive design within a New Zealand-linked framework.

Costa Rican Colón

CRC
Costa Rica
In circulation

The Costa Rican colon stands among the world’s most celebrated wildlife currencies, presenting biodiversity, science and national identity as a unified visual system.

Croatian Dinar

HRD
Croatia
Withdrawn

The Croatian dinar reflects a moment of urgency, issued to define sovereignty amid the immediate rupture of statehood and the collapse of the Yugoslav dinar.

Croatian Kuna

HRK
Croatia
Withdrawn

The Croatian kuna represents a period of consolidation, where identity was articulated through knowledge, architecture and disciplined European design.

Cuban Peso

CUP
Cuba
In circulation

The Cuban peso reflects a revolutionary intensity, where ideology, culture and history are carried through faces and symbols in everyday exchange.

Cypriot Pound

CYP
Cyprus
Withdrawn

The Cypriot pound stands as one of Europe’s most refined former currencies, where antiquity, precision and monetary prestige converge.

Czech Koruna

CZK
Czech Republic
In circulation

The Czech koruna embodies a tradition of intellect and precision, where statecraft, engraving and security printing align with Central European restraint.

Czechoslovak Koruna

CSK
Czechoslovakia
Withdrawn

The Czechoslovak koruna presents an engraved narrative of a vanished state, where art, language and political history were pressed into paper with authority.

D

Danish Krone

DKK
Denmark
In circulation

The Danish krone embodies a Nordic monetary tradition shaped by maritime exchange, royal continuity and design precision.

Djiboutian Franc

DJF
Djibouti
In circulation

The Djiboutian franc reflects a strategically anchored currency system built around trade, logistics and long-term exchange rate stability.

Dominican Peso

DOP
Dominican Republic
In circulation

The Dominican peso reflects a structured monetary system shaped by sovereignty, historical narrative and long-term economic development.

Dutch Guilder

NLG
Netherlands
Withdrawn

Defined by a radical shift from political representation to pure design, the Dutch guilder reflects a currency of visual and functional clarity.

E

East German Mark

DDM
German Democratic Republic
Withdrawn

The East German mark reflects a controlled Cold War economy where currency embodied ideology and the realities of a divided Germany.

Eastern Caribbean Dollar

XCD
Eastern Caribbean States
In circulation

The Eastern Caribbean dollar represents a unified multi-state currency system combining monetary stability with structured regional identity.

Ecuadorian Sucre

ECS
Ecuador
Withdrawn

The Ecuadorian sucre represents a complete monetary cycle, from national consolidation to full replacement by the US dollar in 2000.

Egyptian Pound

EGP
Egypt
In circulation

The Egyptian pound reflects a structured monetary system anchored in regional trade, archaeological heritage and long-term geopolitical stability.

Equatorial Guinean Ekwele

GQE
Equatorial Guinea
Withdrawn

The Equatorial Guinean ekwele represents a short-lived national currency issued during a period of political transition before joining the CFA zone.

Eritrean Nakfa

ERN
Eritrea
In circulation

The Eritrean nakfa was established following independence, creating a sovereign monetary system focused on national rebuilding.

Estonian Kroon

EEK
Estonia
Withdrawn

The Estonian kroon documents a nation’s precise and disciplined return to sovereignty, where monetary control became a foundation of statehood.

Ethiopian Birr

ETB
Ethiopia
In circulation

The Ethiopian birr reflects the monumental transition of an ancient highland civilization from monarchy to a modern developmental state.

F

Falkland Islands Pound

FKP
Falkland Islands
In circulation

The Falkland Islands pound is a low-volume sterling-based currency issued for one of the world’s smallest and most isolated populations.

Fijian Dollar

FJD
Fiji
In circulation

The Fijian dollar marks a decisive break from colonial monarchy to a sovereign Pacific identity, where currency becomes a canvas of nature and culture.

Finnish Markka

FIM
Finland
Withdrawn

The Finnish markka reflects a rare combination of northern discipline and design excellence, where monetary independence and art evolved side by side.

French Franc

FRF
France
Withdrawn

The French franc represents a fusion of monetary history and artistic expression, where banknotes evolved into complex visual narratives.

G

Gabonese CFA Franc

XAF
Gabon
In circulation

The Gabonese CFA franc represents a national identity embedded within a shared Central African system, identifiable by the "L" serial prefix.

Gambian Dalasi

GMD
Gambia
In circulation

The Gambian dalasi reflects a modern currency shaped by political change and a transition toward neutral national symbolism.

Georgian Lari

GEL
Georgia
In circulation

The Georgian lari embodies a cultural crossroads where ancient script, literary heritage and modern statehood converge into a distinctive currency.

German Mark

DEM
Germany
Withdrawn

The Deutsche Mark remains the symbol of post-war monetary discipline—a "hard currency" that set the global standard for stability.

Ghanaian Cedi

GHS
Ghana
In circulation

The Ghanaian cedi reflects a monetary tradition rooted in ancient exchange, where modern currency evolves from the legacy of cowrie shells.

Gibraltar Pound

GIP
Gibraltar
In circulation

The Gibraltar pound reflects a strategically positioned British territorial currency operating within a framework tied directly to sterling.

Greek Drachma

GRD
Greece
Withdrawn

The Greek drachma links ancient monetary history with a modern currency shaped by repeated reform and economic transformation.

Guatemalan Quetzal

GTQ
Guatemala
In circulation

The Guatemalan quetzal stands as a rare monetary legacy where modern currency directly descends from pre-Columbian systems of value.

Guernsey Pound

GGP
Guernsey
In circulation

The Guernsey pound stands as one of the oldest independent sterling issues, rooted in Norman heritage and sustained by insular autonomy since 1827.

Guinea-Bissau Peso

GWP
Guinea-Bissau
Withdrawn

The Guinea-Bissau peso represents a short-lived national currency shaped by liberation, inflation and eventual transition into the CFA franc zone.

Guinean Franc

GNF
Guinea
In circulation

The Guinean franc represents a sovereign currency system established following a decisive break from the CFA franc zone in 1960.

Guyana Dollar

GYD
Guyana
In circulation

The Guyana dollar reflects a South American monetary identity shaped by vast natural resources and environmental biodiversity.

H

Haitian Gourde

HTG
Haiti
In circulation

The Haitian gourde represents a sovereign currency system shaped by revolution, political instability and long-term monetary adaptation.

Honduran Lempira

HNL
Honduras
In circulation

The Honduran lempira is a national currency defined by historical identity, cultural heritage and long-term continuity within Central America.

Hong Kong Dollar

HKD
Hong Kong
In circulation

The Hong Kong dollar operates within one of the world’s most distinctive monetary systems, defined by multiple issuers and global financial integration.

Hungarian Forint

HUF
Hungary
In circulation

The Hungarian forint rises from the ashes of collapse—born from the most extreme inflation in history and forged into a currency of precision.

I

Icelandic Króna

ISK
Iceland
In circulation

The Icelandic krona reflects a small, independent monetary system shaped by reform, crisis and controlled issuance within a limited population.

Indian Rupee

INR
India
In circulation

The Indian rupee pulses with the scale and intensity of a civilisation where history, colour and movement never stand still.

Indonesian Rupiah

IDR
Indonesia
In circulation

The Indonesian rupiah unfolds like an archipelago in motion—volcanoes, temples and trade winds converging into a currency shaped by independence.

Iranian Rial

IRR
Iran
In circulation

The Iranian rial carries the layered gravity of Persia—calligraphy, turquoise domes and a civilisation where poetry and power move side by side.

Iraqi Dinar

IQD
Iraq
In circulation

The Iraqi dinar carries the weight of Mesopotamia—where writing was first carved into clay and civilisation itself learned to record.

Irish Pound

IEP
Republic of Ireland
Withdrawn

The Irish pound stands as a currency of quiet defiance—where independence, intellect and artistry converge into a refined numismatic tradition.

Israeli Pound

ILP
Israel
Withdrawn

The Israeli pound was born in secrecy and urgency—a currency forged before the state itself, carrying the imprint of an extraordinary beginning.

Italian Lira

ITL
Italy
Withdrawn

The Italian lira unfolds as a currency of sculptural elegance—where Renaissance mastery and economic transformation converge.

Ivorian CFA Franc

XOF
Ivory Coast
In circulation

The Ivorian CFA franc embodies the economic core of West Africa, where fertile land and regional influence converge, identifiable by the "A" serial prefix.

J

Jamaican Dollar

JMD
Jamaica
In circulation

The Jamaican dollar stands as a bold monetary break—where British sterling structure was transformed into a distinctly Caribbean currency.

Japanese Yen

JPY
Japan
In circulation

The Japanese yen embodies a rare equilibrium—where tactile perfection, technological mastery and cultural restraint converge.

Jersey Pound

JEP
Jersey
In circulation

The Jersey pound reflects a rare form of insular authority rooted in Norman heritage and constitutional autonomy.

Jordanian Dinar

JOD
Jordan
In circulation

The Jordanian dinar carries the authority of a high-value currency, where Hashemite lineage and the stone of Petra converge into a stable system.

K

Kazakhstan Tenge

KZT
Kazakhstan
In circulation

The Kazakhstan tenge embodies nomadic heritage and space-age security, emerging as one of the world’s most visually innovative currencies.

Kenyan Shilling

KES
Kenya
In circulation

The Kenyan shilling functions as a sovereign monetary system defined by post-independence identity and a 2019 constitutional redesign.

Kuwaiti Dinar

KWD
Kuwait
In circulation

The Kuwaiti dinar is a high-value currency system established in 1961, distinguished by its elite banknote engineering and emergency reissuance history.

Kyrgyzstani Som

KGS
Kyrgyzstan
In circulation

The Kyrgyzstani som is a sovereign Central Asian currency established in 1993, recognised for its design excellence and its early departure from the ruble.

L

Lao Kip

LAK
Laos
In circulation

The Lao kip is a high-denomination Southeast Asian currency established in 1952, defined by its transition from monarchical to socialist identity.

Latvian Lats

LVL
Latvia
Withdrawn

The Latvian lats was a technically refined Baltic currency known for its high purchasing power and cultural depth.

Lebanese Pound

LBP
Lebanon
In circulation

The Lebanese pound is a Mediterranean currency system influenced by French polychrome design, transitioning from regional stability to a modern structure.

Lesotho Loti

LSL
Lesotho
In circulation

The Lesotho loti is a Southern African currency established in 1980, operating within a dual-currency environment pegged to the rand.

Liberian Dollar

LRD
Liberia
In circulation

The Liberian dollar is a West African currency system defined by its historical link to United States design and a civil war-era monetary rupture.

Libyan Dinar

LYD
Libya
In circulation

The Libyan dinar is a North African currency system established in 1971, marked by post-revolutionary redesigns and dual-source production.

Lithuanian Litas

LTL
Lithuania
Withdrawn

The Lithuanian litas was the restored national currency of Lithuania from 1993 to 2015, celebrated for its artistic quality and symbolic return to Europe.

Lithuanian Talonas

LTLT
Lithuania
Withdrawn

The Lithuanian talonas was a transitional emergency currency in use from 1991 to 1993, established as a shield against Soviet-imported hyperinflation.

Luxembourgish Franc

LUF
Luxembourg
Withdrawn

The Luxembourgish franc was a prestigious European currency issued in limited volumes within a shared monetary union with Belgium.

M

Macau Pataca

MOP
Macau
In circulation

The Macau pataca is a unique Southeast Asian currency system issued by two parallel banks, reflecting a blend of Portuguese and Chinese heritage.

Macedonian Denar

MKD
North Macedonia (Macedonia)
In circulation

Layered with the silence of monasteries and ancient kingdoms, the Macedonian denar unfolds as a visual archive of faith and archaeology.

Malagasy Ariary

MGA
Madagascar
In circulation

The Malagasy ariary is one of only two non-decimal currencies in the world, reintroduced in 2005 to restore indigenous monetary tradition.

Malawi Kwacha

MWK
Malawi
In circulation

The Malawi kwacha is a Southern African currency established in 1971, defined by its transition from leadership portraits to biodiversity themes.

Malayan Dollar

MYD
Malaya
Withdrawn

The Malayan dollar was the colonial currency of Malaya, Singapore and Borneo from 1939 to 1953, serving as a sterling-linked anchor.

Malaysian Ringgit

MYR
Malaysia
In circulation

The Malaysian ringgit defines a modern Southeast Asian currency, where royal continuity and advanced security engineering converge.

Maldivian Rufiyaa

MVR
Maldives
In circulation

The Maldivian rufiyaa is an island-nation currency established after a long history of cowrie shell trade, transitioning to a vertical polymer series.

Malian CFA Franc

XOF
Mali
In circulation

The Malian CFA franc is part of the West African shared system, identifiable by the "D" serial prefix and shaped by its 1962–1984 independent era.

Maltese Lira

MTL
Malta
Withdrawn

The Maltese lira was a high-value Mediterranean currency established through a gradual transition from the British pound to sovereign identity.

Manx Pound

IMP
Isle of Man
In circulation

The Manx pound stands as a rare insular currency rooted in Viking legacy and sustained by constitutional autonomy.

Mauritanian Ouguiya

MRU
Mauritania
In circulation

The Mauritanian ouguiya is one of only two non-decimal currencies today, defined by a 2018 redenomination and a full transition to polymer.

Mauritian Rupee

MUR
Mauritius
In circulation

Defined by a carefully balanced monetary system, the Mauritian rupee reflects a currency where cultural complexity and technical precision coexist.

Mexican Peso

MXN
Mexico
In circulation

Rooted in one of the most influential monetary traditions, the Mexican peso reflects a currency whose origins extend beyond national borders.

Moldovan Leu

MDL
Moldova
In circulation

Defined by exceptional continuity and singular iconography, the Moldovan leu reflects a currency where national identity is concentrated in a single figure.

Mongolian Möngö

MNT
Mongolia
Withdrawn

Recast from a minor accounting unit into a visually expressive post-Soviet issue, the Mongolian mongo reflects a brief moment of cultural transition.

Moroccan Dirham

MAD
Morocco
In circulation

Defined by dynastic continuity and sovereign control, the Moroccan dirham reflects a currency where royal authority and national identity are interwoven.

Mozambique Metical

MZN
Mozambique
In circulation

Defined by a dramatic transition from post-conflict instability to advanced production, the Mozambique metical reflects a currency of modern innovation.

Myanmar Kyat

MMK
Myanmar
In circulation

The Myanmar kyat reflects a nation where shifting political power and gradual reopening have shaped a complex and layered currency identity.

N

Nagorno-Karabakh Dram

Nagorno-Karabakh
Withdrawn

Defined by its transformation from symbolic issuance to finite historical artifact, the Nagorno-Karabakh dram reflects a currency rooted in memory.

Namibian Dollar

NAD
Namibia
In circulation

Defined by a dual-currency framework and high-security design, the Namibian dollar reflects a system where sovereign identity is technically refined.

Nepalese Rupee

NPR
Nepal
In circulation

Defined by a rare vertical format and visible political transformation, the Nepalese rupee reflects a canvas of monarchy, republic and nature.

Netherlands Antillean Guilder

ANG
Netherlands Antilles
In circulation

The Netherlands Antillean guilder stands as a rare continuation of Dutch monetary artistry in a Caribbean setting.

Netherlands Indies Gulden

NIG
Netherlands Indies
Withdrawn

The Netherlands Indies gulden traces a layered colonial and wartime history, where refined European engraving meets the abrupt disruption of occupation currency.

New Hebrides Franc

NHF
New Hebrides
Withdrawn

Born within one of the most unusual colonial systems in monetary history, the New Hebrides franc reflects a territory governed by two powers.

New Taiwan Dollar

TWD
Taiwan
In circulation

The New Taiwan dollar is a post-hyperinflation reset currency, defined by its 1949 stabilisation and the precision printing standards of Taiwan’s Central Bank Printing Plant.

New Zealand Dollar

NZD
New Zealand
In circulation

Forged between ocean light and alpine air, the New Zealand dollar reveals a currency where nature, identity and technology converge.

Nicaraguan Córdoba

NIO
Nicaragua
In circulation

Forged in the furnace of hyperinflation and reborn through reform, the Nicaraguan cordoba stands as one of Latin America’s most dramatic transformations.

Niger CFA Franc

XOF
Niger
In circulation

Defined by a hidden system of identity, the Niger CFA franc carries the quiet strength of the Sahel, identifiable by the "H" serial prefix.

Nigerian Naira

NGN
Nigeria
In circulation

Volatile, powerful and charged with the energy of a nation in constant motion, the Nigerian naira stands as an intense monetary expression.

North Korean Won

KPW
North Korea
In circulation

Sealed within ideology and shaped by absolute control, the North Korean won stands as a tightly curated instrument of national narrative.

Northern Ireland Pound

GBP
Northern Ireland
In circulation

Defined by a quartet of issuing banks, the Northern Ireland pound exists as one of the most distinctive monetary systems in Europe.

Norwegian Krone

NOK
Norway
In circulation

Emerging from the silence of fjords and northern seas, the Norwegian krone reveals itself as a precise visual language of wind, water and code.

O

Omani Rial

OMR
Oman
In circulation

Rich in tone and precision, the Omani rial unfolds as a currency of quiet authority, desert light and maritime legacy.

P

Pakistani Rupee

PKR
Pakistan
In circulation

Shaped by rivers and empires, the Pakistani rupee unfolds as a currency born from the immediate necessity of independence.

Papua New Guinean Kina

PGK
Papua New Guinea
In circulation

Born from shell and ceremony, the Papua New Guinean kina carries a rare continuity where ancestral wealth was transformed into modern currency.

Paraguayan Guaraní

PYG
Paraguay
In circulation

Quietly enduring where others have fractured, the Paraguayan guarani carries an unbroken monetary identity rooted in language and land.

Peruvian Inti

PEI
Peru
Withdrawn

Rising in the name of the sun yet fading into numerical chaos, the Peruvian inti stands as one of the most striking contradictions in monetary history.

Peruvian Sol de Oro

PES
Peru
Withdrawn

Carrying the name of gold yet standing on the edge of illusion, the Peruvian sol de oro embodies a currency suspended between stability and crisis.

Philippine Piso

PHP
Philippines
In circulation

The Philippine piso carries the pulse of island resilience, where wartime survival and modern reinvention converge.

Polish Zloty

PLN
Poland
In circulation

The Polish zloty is a currency forged through erasure and restoration, where monetary reform became an act of cultural reclamation.

Portuguese Escudo

PTE
Portugal
Withdrawn

The Portuguese escudo is a currency where maritime memory meets monetary precision, shaped by empire and revolution.

Portuguese Guinea Escudo

GQE
Portuguese Guinea
Withdrawn

The Portuguese Guinea escudo is a currency shaped by conflict, issued in a territory where colonial authority and armed resistance collided.

Q

Qatari Riyal

QAR
Qatar
In circulation

The Qatari riyal reflects a nation where controlled power, strategic wealth and precision-driven modernity define its monetary identity.

R

Republic of Congo Franc

XAF
Congo (Republic)
In circulation

The Republic of Congo franc reveals a currency where identity is hidden in codes and history, identifiable by the "C" serial prefix.

Romanian Leu

RON
Romania
In circulation

The Romanian leu stands as a currency of reinvention, where inflation and precision engineering converge into a modern polymer series.

Russian Ruble

RUB
Russia
In circulation

The Russian ruble stands as a currency of layered authority, where architectural grandeur and state symbolism unfold across each issue.

Rwandan Franc

RWF
Rwanda
In circulation

The Rwandan franc carries the disciplined calm of a nation that chose reconstruction, expressing identity through work and wildlife.

S

Saint Helena Pound

SHP
Saint Helena
In circulation

The Saint Helena pound speaks of extreme distance, where money once travelled slowly across the Atlantic to reach an isolated community.

Samoan Tala

WST
Samoa
In circulation

The Samoan tala reveals a currency where island identity and unusual denominations converge into a distinctive Pacific field.

São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra

STN
Sao Tome and Principe
In circulation

The Sao Tome and Principe dobra reveals a currency where tropical biodiversity and precise monetary reform converge into a modern polymer system.

Saudi Riyal

SAR
Saudi Arabia
In circulation

The Saudi riyal reveals a currency where faith, monarchy and precise monetary design converge into a symbolically consistent system.

Scottish Pound

GBP
Scotland
In circulation

The Scottish pound reveals a system unlike any other, where three banks issue their own banknotes across a shared monetary landscape.

Senegalese CFA Franc

XOF
Senegal
In circulation

The Senegalese CFA franc reveals a currency where identity is hidden in regional codes, identifiable by its "K" serial prefix.

Serbian Dinar

RSD
Serbia
In circulation

The Serbian dinar reflects a currency shaped by repeated monetary resets, where hyperinflation, redenomination and institutional reform defined its path toward modern stability.

Seychellois Rupee

SCR
Seychelles
In circulation

The Seychellois rupee reflects a small-island monetary system where controlled issuance, environmental identity and economic reform shape its modern stability.

Sierra Leonean Leone

SLE
Sierra Leone
In circulation

The Sierra Leonean leone is defined by redenomination and monetary restructuring, where inflation control and systemic reset shaped its modern form.

Singapore Dollar

SGD
Singapore
In circulation

The Singapore dollar is defined by policy precision and engineered stability, where institutional control and technological advancement shape one of the most disciplined monetary systems in the world.

Slovak Koruna

SKK
Slovakia
Withdrawn

The Slovak koruna is defined by a unified artistic vision and a complete monetary lifecycle, where design cohesion and European integration shaped a finite and highly structured currency system.

Slovenian Tolar

SIT
Slovenia
Withdrawn

The Slovenian tolar is defined by a controlled transition to independence, distinguished by unified design authorship and a complete, finite monetary cycle.

Solomon Islands Dollar

SBD
Solomon Islands
In circulation

The Solomon Islands dollar reflects a transition from traditional shell-based value systems to a modern currency shaped by cultural continuity and island realities.

Somali Shilling

SOS
Somalia
In circulation

The Somali shilling reflects a prolonged period of disrupted monetary control, where parallel circulation and dominant denominations shaped a uniquely complex currency system.

Somaliland Shilling

SLSH
Somaliland
In circulation

The Somaliland shilling reflects a locally sustained monetary system, where internal trust and independent issuance define a distinct currency outside global financial integration.

South African Rand

ZAR
South Africa
In circulation

The South African rand is defined by a dual visual identity and advanced production standards, where wildlife symbolism and political transition converge in a highly structured modern currency.

South Korean Won

KRW
South Korea
In circulation

The South Korean won is defined by controlled monetary reform and high-precision production, where scholarly tradition and advanced security design form a highly structured modern currency.

South Sudanese Pound

SSP
South Sudan
In circulation

The South Sudanese pound is one of the world’s youngest currencies, defined by state formation, rapid implementation and an evolving monetary system shaped by independence.

South Vietnamese Piastre

VNP
Vietnam (South)
Withdrawn

The South Vietnamese piastre is defined by wartime monetary structure and abrupt termination, where high-grade international printing meets a finite historical endpoint.

South Yemeni Dinar

YDD
Yemen (South)
Withdrawn

The South Yemeni dinar stands as a rare monetary relic of a Marxist Arab state, where ideological identity and British printing precision converge.

Spanish Peseta

ESP
Spain
Withdrawn

The Spanish peseta is defined by national engraving tradition and a clearly structured final series, where FNMT production and late 20th-century design form a complete European currency system.

Sri Lankan Rupee

LKR
Sri Lanka
In circulation

The Sri Lankan rupee is defined by its distinctive vertical banknote architecture, introduced in 2011, where cultural expression and modern security design converge into one of Asia’s most recognisable currency systems.

Sudanese Pound

SDG
Sudan
In circulation

The Sudanese pound is defined by continuous monetary restructuring, where post-secession redesign and expanding denominations reflect one of Africa’s most dynamically evolving currency systems.

Suriname Gulden

SRG
Suriname
Withdrawn

The Suriname gulden is defined by its vibrant “Birds and Flowers” series, where tropical biodiversity and late-stage monetary reform created one of the most visually striking modern banknote systems.

Swazi Lilangeni (Emalangeni)

SZL
Swaziland (eSwatini)
In circulation

The Swazi lilangeni expresses a monarchy-rooted identity, where ceremony, continuity and cultural authority shape the nation’s monetary presence.

Swedish Krona

SEK
Sweden
In circulation

The Swedish krona is defined by advanced paper technology and modern design reform, where the 2015–2017 series established a highly controlled Nordic banknote system.

Swiss Franc

CHF
Switzerland
In circulation

The Swiss franc is the global gold standard of banknote engineering, defined by the hybrid Durasafe® substrate and the 500-year precision legacy of Orell Füssli.

Syrian Pound

SYP
Syria
In circulation

The Syrian pound is a currency defined by prolonged monetary disruption, where pre-conflict precision contrasts with modern high-denomination inflation issues.

T

Tajikistan Ruble

TJR
Tajikistan
Withdrawn

The Tajikistan ruble is an emergency post-Soviet currency, defined by civil war conditions, Goznak production and a brief, inflation-driven 1995–2000 lifecycle.

Tajikistan Somoni

TJS
Tajikistan
In circulation

The Tajikistani somoni stands as a refined expression of post-Soviet monetary recovery, distinguished by its Dutch-printed precision and a deliberate return to cultural identity.

Tanzanian Shilling

TZS
Tanzania
In circulation

The Tanzanian shilling reached its defining modern identity with the 2011 "Big Five" wildlife series, where durability, advanced security and East African visual language converge.

Tatarstan Ruble

TAT
Tatarstan
Withdrawn

The Tatarstan ruble represents a unique post-Soviet monetary instrument, functioning as a regional “social protection” system during the economic dislocation of the early 1990s.

Thailand Baht

THB
Thailand
In circulation

The Thai baht is defined by royal continuity and technical precision, culminating in the transition from the long-standing Rama IX series to the modern Rama X polymer era.

Togolese CFA Franc

XOF
Togo
In circulation

The Togolese CFA franc is defined within a unified West African system, distinguished for collectors by the sovereign serial prefix “T” and French security printing standards.

Tongan Paʻanga

TOP
Tonga
In circulation

The Tongan paʻanga is defined by its 2015 coronation-era series and the transition to De La Rue Safeguard® polymer substrates within a royal Pacific context.

Transnistrian Ruble

PRB
Transnistria
In circulation

The Transnistrian ruble is defined by its unrecognised status and a closed monetary system, alongside the only circulating composite plastic coins in the world.

Trinidad and Tobago Dollar

TTD
Trinidad and Tobago
In circulation

The Trinidad and Tobago dollar is defined by its award-recognised design and full transition to De La Rue Safeguard® polymer technology within a modern Caribbean context.

Tunisian Dinar

TND
Tunisia
In circulation

The Tunisian dinar is defined by its rare 1000-millime structure and a modern banknote series shaped by post-2011 design reform and refined security printing.

Turkish Lira

TRY
Turkey
In circulation

The Turkish lira is defined by its 2005 redenomination and the E-9 series, where Atatürk portrait continuity meets advanced holographic security design.

Turkmenistan Manat

TMT
Turkmenistan
In circulation

The Turkmenistan manat is defined by its 2009 redenomination and a highly ornamental banknote series shaped by refined security printing and strong national symbolism.

U

Ugandan Shilling

UGX
Uganda
In circulation

The Ugandan shilling is defined by its 2010 redesign, combining biodiversity themes with refined security features within a modern East African currency system.

Ukrainian Hryvnia

UAH
Ukraine
In circulation

The Ukrainian hryvnia is defined by its 1996 reform and a highly refined banknote series produced on flax-fiber paper with advanced European security features.

Ukrainian Karbovanets

UAK
Ukraine
Withdrawn

The Ukrainian karbovanets is defined by its role as a hyperinflation-era transition currency, evolving from coupon issues to million-denomination banknotes within a short period.

United Arab Emirates Dirham

AED
United Arab Emirates
In circulation

The UAE dirham is defined by its 1973 monetary unification and its transformation into a high-security currency through advanced Safeguard® polymer technology.

United States Dollar

USD
United States
In circulation

The United States dollar is defined by its global reserve status and its modern Federal Reserve Note series combining conservative design with advanced 3D security technology.

Uruguayan Peso

UYU
Uruguay
In circulation

The Uruguayan peso is defined by its 1993 redenomination and a modern banknote series where cultural identity and controlled technological evolution shape a refined monetary system.

Uzbekistan Sum

UZS
Uzbekistan
In circulation

The Uzbekistan sum is defined by its modern high-denomination transformation, where architectural heritage and refined security printing establish a new visual identity.

V

Vanuatu Vatu

VUV
Vanuatu
In circulation

The Vanuatu vatu is a distinctive Pacific currency, defined by its non-decimal structure and its transition to advanced Guardian™ polymer technology.

Venezuelan Bolívar

VES
Venezuela
In circulation

The Venezuelan bolívar is a stark record of 21st-century hyperinflation, defined by the removal of 14 zeros and a distinctive vertical banknote design.

Vietnamese Đồng

VND
Vietnam
In circulation

The Vietnamese đồng is a high-denomination currency defined by its early and extensive adoption of Guardian™ polymer banknote technology.

Y

Yemeni Rial

YER
Yemen
In circulation

The Yemeni rial is a numismatic record of a divided nation, defined by its unification origins and the modern split into parallel Northern and Southern banknote systems.

Yugoslavian Dinar

YUD
Yugoslavia
Withdrawn

The Yugoslavian dinar is the ultimate monument to hyperinflation, defined by the 1993–1994 collapse and the legendary 500,000,000,000 dinar banknote.

Z

Zairean Zaire

ZRZ
Zaire
Withdrawn

The Zairean zaire is a dramatic monetary chronicle of power, identity and collapse, defined by Mobutu’s image and one of the most extreme hyperinflation episodes in African history.

Zambian Kwacha

ZMW
Zambia
In circulation

The Zambian kwacha is a benchmark of African monetary reform, defined by its 2013 redenomination and the elite wildlife banknote series produced to German security standards.

Zimbabwean Dollar

ZWL
Zimbabwe
Withdrawn

The Zimbabwean dollar is the ultimate icon of hyperinflation, defined by the legendary 100,000,000,000,000 banknote—the highest denomination ever issued in a stable visual format.