Top 10 Highest Currencies in the World in 2026

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

1 KWD = ₹299.25

The World’s Strongest Currency. The Kuwaiti Dinar remains the highest-valued currency globally, driven by Kuwait’s massive oil reserves and tax-free economy. It is the most popular exchange rate for the large Indian expat community in Kuwait.

Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

1 BHD = ₹243.13

Ranked #2 Globally. The Bahraini Dinar is the second-highest currency in the world. Pegged to the US Dollar, it maintains exceptional stability and is widely traded by the Indian workforce in Bahrain.

Omani Rial (OMR)

1 OMR = ₹238.23

Historically Linked to INR. Oman’s currency remains one of the most expensive in the world. Interestingly, the Indian Rupee was the official currency of Oman until 1940, cementing a long-standing financial relationship between the two nations.

Jordanian Dinar (JOD)

1 JOD = ₹129.65

Stable & Diversified. Used in Jordan and the West Bank, the Jordanian Dinar owes its high value to strict fixed exchange rates and a diversified economy that relies on tourism and banking rather than just oil.

Gibraltar Pound (GIP)

1 GIP = ₹124.82

Pegged to the British Pound. The Gibraltar Pound is exchanged at par (1:1) with the British Pound Sterling. While the Government of Gibraltar prints its own notes, the currency's value mirrors the UK's economic performance.

British Pound (GBP)

1 GBP = ₹125.53

** The Oldest Currency in Use.** The Pound Sterling is the fourth most-traded currency globally and the oldest still in circulation. It remains a major powerhouse in international finance, trailing only the US Dollar and Euro in reserve volume.

Swiss Franc (CHF)

1 CHF = ₹119.11

The Global "Safe Haven". Switzerland's currency is synonymous with wealth and stability. Unlike many others, the Swiss Franc is not strictly pegged, yet it remains one of the world's most robust currencies due to Switzerland's strong financial sector.

Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)

1 KYD = ₹109.49

The Tax Haven Currency. Replacing the Jamaican Dollar in 1972, the Cayman Islands Dollar is highly valued due to the island's status as a premier global financial center and tax haven.

Euro (EUR)

1 EUR = ₹108.69

Europe's Unified Force. As the official currency of 20 Eurozone countries, the Euro is the second most-traded and second-largest reserve currency in the world, making it a critical benchmark for global trade.

United States Dollar (USD)

1 USD = ₹91.54

The Global Standard. The US Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded globally. Backed by the economic and political power of the United States, it serves as the benchmark against which nearly all other currencies are measured.