10 Most Valuable Currencies in the World


3. Bahraini Dinar

One Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is $2.66 = 134.33

The Dinar is the currency of Bahrain and thus called as the Bahraini Dinar. It is subdivided into 1000 fils. The name dinar derives from the Roman denarius. The Dinar in Bahraini was introduced in 1965, replacing the Gulf rupee. Central Bank of Bahrain has the monetary authority of Bahraini Dinar. Bahrain is a small island nation with almost 3.5 times the area of Washington D.C. and mostly relies on petroleum production, refining, and financial services and construction as well. With an value equal to $2.66 U.S., it has the third most valuable currency in the world.

4. Omani Rial

One Omani Rial (OMR) is $2.60 = 131.30

The rial is the currency of Oman. It is subdivided into 1000 baisa. Indian Rupee and Maria Theresa Thaler (locally known as rial), were main currencies in Muscat and Oman before 1940. In 1970, the rial saidi was made the currency of Oman. This small country on the east coast of Africa has the fourth most valuable currency with a value equal to $2.60 U.S, since 1986.