Currencies

The yen, pounds sterling, euro, peso, and rand are types of currency from which of the following countries?

• Japan, United Kingdom, European Union, Mexico, South Africa

• China, United States, Germany, Argentina, Australia

• India, Canada, France, Brazil, New Zealand

• Russia, Italy, Spain, Chile, Egypt

Have you ever been to a country that uses another form of currency than yours?

• Yes, I have been to such a country.

• No, I have never been to such a country.

What do you do when you need to convert currency?

• Exchange it at a bank or currency exchange service

• Ignore it

• Use it as it is

• Throw it away

Which of the following countries uses the "dollar" as its main form of currency?

• United States

• India

• Japan

• Brazil

Approximately how much money do you spend when you are on vacation?

• Less than $500

• $500 - $1000

• $1000 - $2000

• More than $2000

Match up as many words and meanings as you can. Check this exercise again after seeing the words in context on page 2.

• the system of money used in a specific region or country

• exchange rate

• a case or thing that does not follow the usual rule or law

• bill

• a round piece of metal money

• exception

• the value of one type of currency in comparison with another

• coin

• a rectangular piece of paper money

• currency

What is currency in short?

• currency

• money

• coin

• cash

Which of the following is considered legal tender?

• Goods

• Services

• Money

• Taxes

How many US Mints are there across the country?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which country uses the euro as their form of currency?

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Sweden

• Norway