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Most expensive currency: Many of you might think that because the United States of America is the largest economy in the world, its currency US Dollars must be the most valuable currency. However, let us tell you the fact that the world's most valuable currencies are not always from the largest economies like US, China or France. However, they often come from smaller, resource-rich nations with strong fiscal policies and controlled exchange rate systems. Here are all the details you need to know about the most valuable currency in the world and how does the Indian currency stand against it. Which is the most expensive currency in the world?
Talking about the most expensive currency in the world, the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) remains the most expensive currency, valued at around Rs 283 per unit as of July 2025. The currency of Kuwait is closely followed by the Bahraini Dinar (Rs 229), Omani Rial (Rs 224), and Jordanian Dinar (Rs 122). Also, among European currencies, the British Pound and Gibraltar Pound both trade around Rs 117–Rs 118, while the Cayman Islands Dollar and Swiss Franc are close to Rs 103. How is Indian Rupee currently trading?
In a significant update for the Indian currency, the rupee appreciated 17 paise to 86.24 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, tracking the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. As per a report carried by PTI news agency, Forex traders have said uncertainty over the India-US trade deal has been a huge overhang for the forex market, leaving the rupee trading in a tight range.
The PTI report also said that a negative trend in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows dented investors' sentiments and restricted the upmove of the local unit. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.06 per cent to 97.15, as investors watched out for a trade deal ahead of the August 1 deadline.
(With inputs from agencies)
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