Currency directory

EU

EUR Euro

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Euro area (21 EU countries)

Explore the euro from its cashless beginnings to the banknotes in your wallet. Check its exchange rate, follow the key dates and find out which older notes retain their value.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

US

USD US Dollar

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United States and many others

A dollar is more than a familiar symbol. Follow the evolution of Federal Reserve notes, compare older and newer designs and put a quoted exchange rate into the context of your own amount.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

GB

GBP British Pound

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United Kingdom

Explore the pound through Bank of England banknotes: from early paper promises to polymer and the portraits of two monarchs. Use the chart and calculators to connect that history with today’s…

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

CH

CHF Swiss Franc

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Switzerland and Liechtenstein

The Swiss franc has a national history and a distinctive banknote tradition. Explore the milestones, check the six denominations and learn what to do with notes from the recalled eighth series.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

PL

PLN Polish Zloty

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Poland

Understand the modern zloty through its redenomination and banknotes. Check the difference between old and new zloty, inspect current denominations and compare the exchange rate with your own travel…

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

SE

Read Swedish krona amounts in SEK, compare them with PLN, USD or another chosen currency, and identify the current banknote designs. If you have cash left from an older visit, check the issue and the…

Sources checked: 2026-10-12

NO

NOK Norwegian Krone

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Norway

Keep Norwegian krone amounts distinct from Swedish kronor, recognise Norway’s sea-themed banknotes and compare your own NOK amount with PLN, USD or another currency. Check the difference between a…

Sources checked: 2026-10-12

TH

THB Thai Baht

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Thailand

Explore Thai baht banknotes, including the newer polymer issues, and put your own spending amount alongside the available exchange-rate history. Use THB consistently when planning a Thailand trip.

Sources checked: 2026-09-18

TR

TRY Turkish Lira

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Türkiye

Understand the distinction between current Turkish lira and older issues, check the six E9 denominations and compare lira amounts with your chosen home currency.

Sources checked: 2026-09-18

CZ

CZK Czech Koruna

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Czechia

Read Czech koruna prices in Kč or CZK, identify valid banknote designs and explore how a koruna amount compares with another currency over the available history.

Sources checked: 2026-09-18

HU

HUF Hungarian Forint

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Hungary

Explore Hungarian forint denominations, the redesign of the banknotes and a practical comparison of your own HUF amount with another currency.

Sources checked: 2026-09-18

MX

MXN Mexican Peso

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Mexico

Distinguish Mexican pesos from US dollars, explore the G-family banknotes and check what your own peso amount means in another currency.

Sources checked: 2026-09-18

JP

JPY Japanese Yen

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Japan

Read yen quotes with confidence, compare the 2024 banknotes with earlier designs and calculate what a travel or transfer amount means in another currency.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

CA

CAD Canadian Dollar

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Canada

Distinguish Canadian dollars from other dollar currencies, explore polymer banknotes and check why an old note can retain value after losing legal-tender status.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

AU

AUD Australian Dollar

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Australia

Explore Australia’s change to decimal currency and polymer banknotes. Compare Australian dollars with your home currency and put historical rates into the context of your own amount.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

CN

CNY Chinese Yuan

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China

Understand renminbi, yuan and the distinction between onshore and offshore quotes. Explore key banknote milestones and choose the appropriate currency code before comparing an offer.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

IN

INR Indian Rupee

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India

Read rupee amounts, distinguish banknote series and understand the difference between withdrawal from circulation and loss of legal-tender status. Use the linked RBI guidance for specific notes.

Sources checked: 2026-09-08

NZ