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The World Factbook. 2008.

Currency (code)

CountryCurrency (code)
Afghanistanafghani (AFA)
Akrotirieuro (EUR) adopted 1 January 2008; note – the Cypriot pound (CYP) formerly used
Albanialek (ALL)
note: the plural of lek is leke
AlgeriaAlgerian dinar (DZD)
American SamoaUS dollar (USD)
Andorraeuro (EUR)
Angolakwanza (AOA)
AnguillaEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Antigua and BarbudaEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
ArgentinaArgentine peso (ARS)
Armeniadram (AMD)
ArubaAruban guilder/florin (AWG)
AustraliaAustralian dollar (AUD)
Austriaeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
AzerbaijanAzerbaijani manat (AZM)
Bahamas, TheBahamian dollar (BSD)
BahrainBahraini dinar (BHD)
Bangladeshtaka (BDT)
BarbadosBarbadian dollar (BBD)
BelarusBelarusian ruble (BYB/BYR)
Belgiumeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
BelizeBelizean dollar (BZD)
BeninCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
BermudaBermudian dollar (BMD)
Bhutanngultrum (BTN); Indian rupee (INR)
Boliviaboliviano (BOB)
Bosnia and Herzegovinakonvertibilna marka (convertible mark) (BAM)
Botswanapula (BWP)
Brazilreal (BRL)
British Indian Ocean Territoryboth the British Pound (GBP) and the US Dollar (USD) are accepted
British Virgin IslandsUS dollar (USD)
BruneiBruneian dollar (BND)
Bulgarialev (BGL)
Burkina FasoCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
Burmakyat (MMK)
BurundiBurundi franc (BIF)
Cambodiariel (KHR)
CameroonCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note – responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States
CanadaCanadian dollar (CAD)
Cape VerdeCape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Cayman IslandsCaymanian dollar (KYD)
Central African RepublicCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note – responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States
ChadCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note – responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States
ChileChilean peso (CLP)
ChinaRenminbi (RMB); note – also referred to by the unit yuan (CNY)
Christmas IslandAustralian dollar (AUD)
Cocos (Keeling) IslandsAustralian dollar (AUD)
ColombiaColombian peso (COP)
ComorosComoran franc (KMF)
Congo, Democratic Republic of theCongolese franc (CDF)
Congo, Republic of theCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note – responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States
Cook IslandsNZ dollar (NZD)
Costa RicaCosta Rican colon (CRC)
Cote d’IvoireCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (CFA); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
Croatiakuna (HRK)
CubaCuban peso (CUP) and Convertible peso (CUC)
Cyprusarea under government control: Cypriot pound (CYP); euro (EUR) after 1 January 2008
area administered by Turkish Cypriots: Turkish New lira (TRY)
Czech RepublicCzech koruna (CZK)
DenmarkDanish krone (DKK)
Dhekeliaeuro (EUR) adopted 1 January 2008; note – the Cypriot pound (CYP) formerly used
DjiboutiDjiboutian franc (DJF)
DominicaEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Dominican RepublicDominican peso (DOP)
EcuadorUS dollar (USD)
EgyptEgyptian pound (EGP)
El SalvadorUS dollar (USD)
Equatorial GuineaCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note – responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States
Eritreanakfa (ERN)
EstoniaEstonian kroon (EEK)
Ethiopiabirr (ETB)
European Unioneuro, British pound, Bulgarian lev, Czech koruna, Danish krone, Estonian kroon, Hungarian forint, Latvian lat, Lithuanian litas, Polish zloty, Romanian leu, Slovak koruna, Swedish krona
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)Falkland pound (FKP)
Faroe IslandsDanish krone (DKK)
FijiFijian dollar (FJD)
Finlandeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
Franceeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
French PolynesiaComptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)
GabonCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note – responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States
Gambia, Thedalasi (GMD)
Gaza Stripnew Israeli shekel (ILS)
Georgialari (GEL)
Germanyeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
GhanaGhana cedi (GHC)
GibraltarGibraltar pound (GIP)
Greeceeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
GreenlandDanish krone (DKK)
GrenadaEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
GuamUS dollar (USD)
Guatemalaquetzal (GTQ), US dollar (USD), others allowed
GuernseyBritish pound (GBP); note – there is also a Guernsey pound
GuineaGuinean franc (GNF)
Guinea-BissauCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
GuyanaGuyanese dollar (GYD)
Haitigourde (HTG)
Holy See (Vatican City)euro (EUR)
Honduraslempira (HNL)
Hong KongHong Kong dollar (HKD)
Hungaryforint (HUF)
IcelandIcelandic krona (ISK)
IndiaIndian rupee (INR)
IndonesiaIndonesian rupiah (IDR)
IranIranian rial (IRR)
IraqNew Iraqi dinar (NID) as of 22 January 2004
Irelandeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
Isle of ManBritish pound (GBP); note – there is also a Manx pound
Israelnew Israeli shekel (ILS); note – NIS is the currency abbreviation; ILS is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the NIS
Italyeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
JamaicaJamaican dollar (JMD)
Japanyen (JPY)
JerseyBritish pound (GBP); note – there is also a Jersey pound
JordanJordanian dinar (JOD)
Kazakhstantenge (KZT)
KenyaKenyan shilling (KES)
KiribatiAustralian dollar (AUD)
Korea, NorthNorth Korean won (KPW)
Korea, SouthSouth Korean won (KRW)
KosovoSerbian Dinar (RSD); euro (EUR) is also in circulation
KosovoSerbian Dinar (RSD); euro (EUR) is also in circulation
KuwaitKuwaiti dinar (KD)
Kyrgyzstansom (KGS)
Laoskip (LAK)
LatviaLatvian lat (LVL)
LebanonLebanese pound (LBP)
Lesotholoti (LSL); South African rand (ZAR)
LiberiaLiberian dollar (LRD)
LibyaLibyan dinar (LYD)
LiechtensteinSwiss franc (CHF)
Lithuanialitas (LTL)
Luxembourgeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
Macaupataca (MOP)
MacedoniaMacedonian denar (MKD)
MadagascarMadagascar ariary (MGA)
MalawiMalawian kwacha (MWK)
Malaysiaringgit (MYR)
Maldivesrufiyaa (MVR)
MaliCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
MaltaMaltese lira (MTL); euro (EUR) after 1 January 2008
Marshall IslandsUS dollar (USD)
Mauritaniaouguiya (MRO)
MauritiusMauritian rupee (MUR)
Mayotteeuro (EUR)
MexicoMexican peso (MXN)
Micronesia, Federated States ofUS dollar (USD)
MoldovaMoldovan leu (MDL)
Monacoeuro (EUR)
Mongoliatogrog/tugrik (MNT)
Montenegroeuro (EUR)
MontserratEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
MoroccoMoroccan dirham (MAD)
Mozambiquemetical (MZM)
NamibiaNamibian dollar (NAD); South African rand (ZAR)
NauruAustralian dollar (AUD)
NepalNepalese rupee (NPR)
Netherlandseuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)
New CaledoniaComptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)
New ZealandNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
Nicaraguagold cordoba (NIO)
NigerCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States (BCEAO)
Nigerianaira (NGN)
NiueNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
Norfolk IslandAustralian dollar (AUD)
Northern Mariana IslandsUS dollar (USD)
NorwayNorwegian krone (NOK)
OmanOmani rial (OMR)
PakistanPakistani rupee (PKR)
PalauUS dollar (USD)
Panamabalboa (PAB); US dollar (USD)
Papua New Guineakina (PGK)
Paraguayguarani (PYG)
Perunuevo sol (PEN)
PhilippinesPhilippine peso (PHP)
Pitcairn IslandsNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
Polandzloty (PLN)
Portugaleuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
Puerto RicoUS dollar (USD)
QatarQatari rial (QAR)
Romania“new” lu (RON) was introduced in 2005; “old” lu (ROL) was phased out in 2006; note – because of currency revaluation, 10,000 ROL = 1 RON
RussiaRussian ruble (RUR)
RwandaRwandan franc (RWF)
Saint Barthelemyeuro (EUR); note – US dollar (USD) widely used
Saint HelenaSaint Helenian pound (SHP)
Saint Kitts and NevisEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Saint LuciaEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Saint Martineuro (EUR); note – US dollar (USD) widely used
Saint Pierre and Miqueloneuro (EUR)
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Samoatala (SAT)
San Marinoeuro (EUR)
Sao Tome and Principedobra (STD)
Saudi ArabiaSaudi riyal (SAR)
SenegalCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
SerbiaSerbian Dinar (RSD)
SeychellesSeychelles rupee (SCR)
Sierra Leoneleone (SLL)
SingaporeSingapore dollar (SGD)
SlovakiaSlovak koruna (SKK)
Sloveniaeuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 2007, the euro became Slovenia’s currency; both the tolar and the euro were in circulation from 1 January until 15 January 2007
Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands dollar (SBD)
SomaliaSomali shilling (SOS)
South Africarand (ZAR)
Spaineuro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by the financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions with the member countries
Sri LankaSri Lankan rupee (LKR)
SudanSudanese dinar (SDD)
SurinameSurinam dollar (SRD)
SvalbardNorwegian krone (NOK)
Swazilandlilangeni (SZL)
SwedenSwedish krona (SEK)
SwitzerlandSwiss franc (CHF)
SyriaSyrian pound (SYP)
TaiwanNew Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Tajikistansomoni (TJS)
TanzaniaTanzanian shilling (TZS)
Thailandbaht (THB)
Timor-LesteUS dollar (USD)
TogoCommunaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note – responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
TokelauNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
Tongapa’anga (TOP)
Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
TunisiaTunisian dinar (TND)
TurkeyTurkish lira (TRY); old Turkish lira (TRL) before 1 January 2005
TurkmenistanTurkmen manat (TMM)
Turks and Caicos IslandsUS dollar (USD)
TuvaluAustralian dollar (AUD); note – there is also a Tuvaluan dollar
UgandaUgandan shilling (UGX)
Ukrainehryvnia (UAH)
United Arab EmiratesEmirati dirham (AED)
United KingdomBritish pound (GBP)
United StatesUS dollar (USD)
UruguayUruguayan peso (UYU)
UzbekistanUzbekistani soum (UZS)
Vanuatuvatu (VUV)
Venezuelabolivar (VEB)
Vietnamdong (VND)
Virgin IslandsUS dollar (USD)
Wallis and FutunaComptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)
West Banknew Israeli shekel (ILS); Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Western SaharaMoroccan dirham (MAD)
YemenYemeni rial (YER)
ZambiaZambian kwacha (ZMK)
ZimbabweZimbabwean dollar (ZWD)