Currencies around the world!

Column 1

100

This country uses the yen and has vending machines that sell umbrellas and even hot meals.

🇯🇵 Japan – Yen

200

This country uses the won, and the 50,000 note features a famous female philosopher from the 16th century.

🇰🇷 South Korea – Won

300

In this country, people use the euro, but locals still talk in "lire", their old currency.

🇮🇹 Italy – Euro

400

This country’s dirham notes have Arabic and English, and often include pictures of kings and mosques.

🇲🇦 Morocco – Dirham

500

This currency is called the rand, and the banknotes feature the “Big Five” animals of Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa – Rand

Column 2

100

This country uses the Swiss franc, and some people joke that chocolate is as valuable as money here.

🇨🇭 Switzerland – Swiss franc

200

This country uses the euro, but many locals still convert prices to "pesetas" when talking about money.

🇪🇸 Spain – Euro

300

This small European country is famous for Mozart and classical music. Its euro coins show musical instruments.

🇦🇹 Austria – Euro

400

This country is famous for tulips, windmills and canals. People here use the euro, and many ride bikes every day.

🇳🇱 Netherlands – Euro

500

This country borders Spain, is famous for fado music, and people enjoy custard tarts called pastéis de nata. They use the euro.

🇵🇹 Portugal – Euro

Column 3

100

Most of this country’s banknotes have a picture of Mahatma Gandhi.

🇮🇳 India – Rupee

200

This country’s currency is the dollar, and most bills feature former presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

🇺🇸 United States – US Dollar

300

This country in Eastern Europe uses the złoty. On its coins you can see old kings and castles.

🇵🇱 Poland – Złoty

400

People in this country speak German, love sausages and cars like BMW and Mercedes. They use the euro too.

🇩🇪 Germany – Euro

500

This large country is known for vodka, ballet and very cold winters. People use the ruble.

🇷🇺 Russia – Ruble

Column 4

100

This currency is the pound sterling, and its coins have different designs in Scotland and England.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Pound

200

This country uses the Canadian dollar, and some coins are called "loonies" and "toonies" because of the animals on them.

🇨🇦 Canada – Canadian Dollar

300

This cold Nordic country has beautiful fjords and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Their money is called the krone.

🇳🇴 Norway – Krone

400

In this big country in Asia, people speak Mandarin and use the yuan. The Great Wall is one of its most famous places.

🇨🇳 China – Yuan

500

This Asian country is known for spicy food, temples and beaches like Phuket. They use the baht.

🇹🇭 Thailand – Baht

Column 5

100

In this country, the Australian dollar often has transparent windows and colorful birds on the notes.

🇦🇺 Australia – Australian dollar

200

This country uses the euro, but its coins often show the harp, a symbol of its national identity.

🇮🇪 Ireland – Euro

300

This country has the Eiffel Tower, delicious pastries and famous perfumes. They use the euro.

🇫🇷 France – Euro

400

This European country is famous for waffles, chocolate and the city of Brussels, where the EU headquarters are. They use the euro.

🇧🇪 Belgium – Euro

500

This South American country is famous for tango, steak and football stars like Messi. They use the peso.

🇦🇷 Argentina – Peso