I noticed some interesting statistics about world currencies and passports. It turns out that the most expensive currency in the world is not the dollar or euro. In the top spots of the ranking sit арабские динары: Kuwaiti, Bahraini, Omani. The Kuwaiti dinar has been at the top of the list of the most expensive currencies for a long time, and its neighbors in the Persian Gulf come after it.

It’s interesting that the economic strength of a currency does not always match the strength of a passport. Look: Kuwait has the most expensive currency, but its passport is not in the top 3 for freedom of movement. Meanwhile, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan have some of the most powerful passports in the world in terms of the number of visa-free destinations. Citizens of these countries can visit the most countries without a prior visa.

European powers like Germany, France, and Switzerland strike a balance: they have strong currencies and top-tier passports. The Swiss franc is among the top 10 most expensive currencies, and the Swiss passport provides access to 227 countries without a visa. It seems that economic stability and a political reputation still play a role. Interestingly, some islands, such as the Каймановы острова and Бермуды, also have expensive currencies thanks to ties to британская экономика.