10 Worst Currencies of the World
In 2008, a list of the world’s worst currencies appeared on the Internet. We decided to update it and see if anything had changed in the last 2 years. There were a few surprises….
World’s Worst Currencies in 2010
This “Top Ten” list is based on the currency exchange rates for June 2010. If you are considering visiting any of these countries for your holidays, then you will need a ruck-sack instead of a wallet, and remember to be vigilant when placing the decimal point in your currency converter! Look out for this year’s 3 “new entries”.
1. Sao Tome & Principe
$1 USD = 20,188.00 Dobra
The Dobra was No.5 in 2008, but No.1 in 2010.
Sao Tome & Principe Dobra
2. Vietnam
$1 USD = 18,731.00 Dong
The Dong has risen from No.4, to No.2.
Vietnam Dong
3. Iran
$1 USD = 9,918.00 Rial
The Rail has risen from No.7 to No.3.
Iran - Paying the hotel bill
4. Indonesia
$1 USD = 9,174.00 Rupiah
The Rupiah was No.6 in 2008, but No.4 in 2010.
Indonesian Rupiah
5. Laos
$1 USD = 8,193.00 Kip
The Kip was No.8 in 2008, but No.5 in 2010.
Laos - Paying a bill
6. Guinea
$1 USD = 4,991.00 Franc
The Franc has risen from No.9 to No.6.
Guinea - Changing money at the border
7. Zambia
$1 USD = 4,964.00 Kwacha
The Kwacha is a new entry on the list.
Zambian Kwacha
8. Paraguay
$1 USD = 4,670.00 Guarani
The Guarani has gone from No.10 to No.8.
Paraguay Guarani
9. Cambodia
$1 USD = 4,183.00 Riel
The Riel is a new entry in 2010.
Cambodian Riel
10. Belarus
$1 USD = 3,018.00 Ruble
The Ruble is a new entry this year.
Belarus Ruble
