Top 20 highest currencies in the world – 2023

There are 196 countries around the world but ever wondered what are the top 20 strongest, highest, and most powerful currencies in the world?

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New Zealand Dollar

New Zealand Dollar ranks at number 20 in the list of top 20 highest currencies in the World.

• Currency: New Zealand Dollar.
• Currency Code: NZD.
• 1 NZD to USD: $0.62.
• Highest denomination note 100 NZD = USD 62.

Australian Dollar

Australian Dollar ranks at number 19 in the list of top 20 strongest currencies.

• Currency: Australian Dollar.
• Currency Code: AUD.
• 1 AUD to USD: $0.69.
• Biggest denomination note 100 AUD = USD 69.

Singapore Dollar

Singapore Dollar ranks at number 18 in the list of top 20 most powerful currencies in the World because Singapore is basically known as a business hub. 

• Currency: Singapore Dollar.
• Currency Code: SGD.
• 1 SGD to USD: $0.72.
• Highest denomination note 1,000 SGD = USD 720.

Brunei Dollar

Brunei Dollar ranks at number 17 in the list of top 20 strongest currencies. The Sultan of Brunei is considered the richest monarch in the world.

• Currency: Brunei Dollar.
• Currency Code: BND.
• 1 BND to USD: $0.72.
• Biggest denomination note 10,000 BND = USD 7,200.

Canadian Dollar

Canadian Dollar ranks at number 16 in the list of top 20 strongest currencies in the World. Canadian Dollar is the fifth most held reserve currency in the world after the US dollar, the euro, the yen, and the pound sterling.

• Currency: Canadian Dollar.
• Currency Code: CAD.
• 1 CAD to USD: $0.78.
• Highest denomination note 100 CAD = USD 78.

Panamanian Balboa

Panamanian Balboa ranks at the number 15 in the list of top 20 most powerful currencies. However., Panamanian Balboa does not have any currency notes as USD is widely used in the country.

• Currency: Panamian Balboa.
• Currency Code: PAB.
• 1 PAB to USD: $1.
• Biggest denomination note 100 PAB = USD 100.

Bermudian Dollar

Bermudian Dollar ranks at number 14 in the list of top 20 strongest currencies in the World. The country is well known for the Bermuda Triangle.

• Currency: Bermudian Dollar..
• Currency Code: BMD.
• 1 BMD to USD: $1.
• Highest denomination note 100 BMD = USD 100.

Bahamian Dollar

Bahamian Dollar ranks at the number 13 in the list of top 20 highest currencies.

• Currency: Bahamian Dollar.
• Currency Code: BSD.
• 1 BSD to USD: $1.
• Highest denomination note 100 BSD = USD 100.

US Dollar

The US Dollar ranks at number 12 in the list of top 20 most powerful currencies in the World. However, it is the most traded currency in the world.

• Currency: US Dollar.
• Currency Code: USD.
• Highest denomination note 100 USD.

Swiss Franc

Swiss Franc ranks at number 11 in the list of top 20 strongest currencies.

• Currency: Swiss Franc.
• Currency Code: CHF.
• 1 CHF to USD: $1.05.
• Highest denomination note 1,000 CHF = USD 1,050.

Euro

Euro ranks at the number 10 in the list of top 20 highest currencies in the World. Euro is used in 19 countries. It is the second most traded currency in the world after the US Dollar.

• Currency: Euro.
• Currency Code: EUR.
• 1 EUR to USD: $1.05.
• Highest denomination note 500 EUR = USD 525.

Cayman Islands Dollar

Cayman Islands Dollar ranks at number 9 in the list of top 20 most powerful currencies.

• Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar.
• Currency Code: KYD.
• 1 KYD to USD: $1.20.
• Highest denomination note 100 KYD = USD 120.

Saint Helena Pound

St. Helena Pound with the currency code SHP is the currency of the Atlantic Islands of Saint Helena and Ascension which is a British overseas territory. It ranks at number 8 in the list of the top 20 highest currencies in the World.

• Currency: Saint Helena Pound.
• Currency Code: SHP.
• 1 SHP to USD: $1.22.
• Highest denomination note 20 SHP = USD 24.40.

Gibraltar Pound

Gibraltar Pound with the currency code GIP is the currency of Gibraltar which is a British overseas territory. The currency is pegged to the British Pound Sterling. It ranks at number 7 in the list of the top 20 most powerful currencies.

• Currency: Gibraltar Pound.
• Currency Code: GIP.
  • 1 GIP to USD: $1.23.
• Highest denomination note 50 GIP = USD 61.50.

Falkland Islands Pound

The Falkland Islands Pound is the currency of the Falkland Islands which is a British overseas territory. The currency is pegged to the British Pound Sterling. It ranks at number 6 in the list of the top 20 strongest currencies in the World.

• Currency: Falkland Islands Pound.
• Currency Code: FKP.
• 1 FKP to USD: $1.23.
• Highest denomination note 50 FKP = USD 61.50.

Pound Sterling

British Pound Sterling ranks at the number 5 in the list of top 20 highest currencies. It is one of the 5 most traded currencies in the world.

• Currency: Pound Sterling.
• Currency Code: GBP.
• 1 GBP to USD: $1.22.
• Highest denomination note 50 GBP = USD 61.00.

Jordanian Dinar

Jordanian Dinar ranks at number 4 in the list of top 20 most powerful currencies. Jordanian Dinar is tied, pegged, or fixed to the USD.

• Currency: Jordanian Dinar.
• Currency Code: JOD.
• 1 JOD to USD: $1.41.
• Highest denomination note 50 JOD = USD 71.

Omani Riyal

Omani Riyal ranks at the number 3 in the list of top 20 strongest currencies in the World. Before 1970, Oman had been using Indian Rupee as its official currency. 

• Currency: Omani Riyal.
• Currency Code: OMR.
• 1 OMR to USD: $2.60.
• Highest denomination note 50 OMR = USD 130.

Bahraini Dinar

Bahrain was the very first country that discovered its oil reserves. Bahraini Dinar ranks at number 2 in the list of top 20 highest currencies. Bahraini Dinar is tied, pegged, or fixed to the USD.

• Currency: Bahraini Dinar.
• Currency Code: BHD.
• 1 BHD to USD: $2.65.
• Highest denomination note 20 BHD = USD 53.

Kuwaiti Dinar – Strongest Currency in the World

Kuwaiti Dinar is the strongest, most powerful, and highest currencies in the World.

• Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar.
• Currency Code: KWD.
• 1 KWD to USD: $3.26.
• Highest denomination note 20 KWD = USD 65.20.