Currency and Symbols
What is the symbol for the British Pound?
£
What does “to tighten your belt” mean?
Spend less money
Which continent has the most countries using the Euro?
Europe
What’s the opposite of “saving”?
Spending
What do we call the financial institution that lends money to people and businesses?
Bank
What is the currency used in Japan?
Yen
“Money doesn’t grow on ___.”
Trees
True or False: Canada uses dollars.
True
What do you call money you earn regularly from work?
Salary / Income
What do we call coins and paper money together?
Cash
What does "USD" stand for?
United States Dollar
What does “to break the bank” mean?
To spend too much or go over budget
Name one country that uses the peso.
Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, etc.
What type of loan is used to buy a house?
Mortgage
What’s the word for paper money?
Banknote
What is the currency of Switzerland?
Swiss Franc
What does “to be in the red” mean?
To owe money
What is the cryptocurrency Bitcoin often abbreviated as?
BTC
What do we call a plan for how to spend money?
Budget
What is the term for the extra amount you pay when borrowing money?
Interest
Which country uses the "baht" as its currency?
Thailand
“To cost an arm and a leg” means...?
Very expensive
Which country was the first to use paper money?
China
What is typically shown on a payslip?
Your salary, tax deductions, and any other deductions like insurance or pension contributions.
What do we call the practice of investing money to generate a return or profit over time?
Investment