Currencies refer to the different monies used around the world.  The most common currencies used in the international market place in the modern era are in the table to the right. Currency conversions are in constant flux and subject to geopolitical and trade influences. 

Currency in the modern era consists of bank notes and coins.  This has been true until the recent advent of digital currency, where in places like Niarobi, Kenya monetary transactions are made between individuals using currencies such as M-PESA via their mobile phones via services such as Safaricomm.

In the mid 1900s, numerous currencies in Europe were merged into the Euro including the German Mark (1990) and the French Franc (1998).  In ancient times, currencies were commodities such as gold. silver and even salt.

The most traded currencies today are the United States Dollar (USD) which is widely held as the global reserve currency and the Euro.

Currency Conversion Calculators:

• Convert US Dollars: Enter an amount of US dollars ($) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Mexican Pesos: Enter an amount of Mexican Pesos (₱) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert British Pounds: Enter an amount of British Pounds (£) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert European Euros: Enter an amount of European Euros(€) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Canadian Dollars: Enter an amount of Canadian dollars (C$) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Brazilian Reals: Enter an amount of Brazilian Reals (R$) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Chinese Yuan: Enter an amount of Chinese Yuan (¥) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Indian Rupees: Enter an amount of Indian Rupees (₹) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Japanese Yen: Enter an amount of Japanese Yen (¥) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Swiss Francs: Enter an amount of Swiss Francs and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert South African Rands: Enter an amount of South Africa Rands and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Australian Dollars: Enter an amount of Australian Dollars and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.
• Convert Russian Rubles: Enter an amount of Russian Rubles (₽) and see the current equivalent in the major currencies listed below.

Major Currency List: U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Mexican Pesos, Brazilian Reals, Great Britain Pounds, European Union Euros, Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yen, South African Rands, Swiss Francs, Russian Rubles, Indian Rupees, Australian Dollars