World Currency Quiz: Rare Coins & Unusual Bills

Which country uses a coin with a hole in the middle and a rice plant on one side?

It's not just for design.

This coin symbolizes prosperity and is often used in good luck charms.

It's from a country known for sushi and cherry blossoms.

Got it.

It's Japan's five yen coin.

Which country issued a bill made entirely of plastic and features a transparent window?

This innovation helps prevent counterfeiting and withstands wear.

It’s colorful, durable, and even waterproof.

Think kangaroos and the Great Barrier Reef.

Yes, it’s Australia’s polymer banknote— first introduced in 1988!

Which country once issued a square coin made of aluminum bronze.

It's lightweight, golden in color and stands out in any collection.

This coin was used in the 1970s and features a palm tree.

Think Middle east and oil wealth.

The answer?

The one Phils coin from the United Arab Emirates.

Which country printed a bill worth $100 trillion?

No, it's not a joke.

This hyperinflated currency was issued in 2008 and is now a collector's item.

Think Victoria falls in a troubled economy?

You guessed it, Zimbabwe.

That $100 trillion note is now worth more as a souvenir than it ever was as money.