The top 10 lowest-valued currencies in the world in 2024 | Trending News

The official currency of Laos, the Lao Kip (LAK), is valued at 254.28 against 1 Indian Rupee. Established in 1952, the Lao currency has shown gradual appreciation over time, reflecting the country’s economic progress.

4. Leone (SLL):

Leone (Source: Alamy)

With 1 Indian rupee equivalent to 272.88 SLL, Sierra Leone’s currency, the Leone, faces significant challenges stemming from poverty, corruption, and historical conflicts. These factors have contributed to the economic struggles faced by Sierra Leone, impacting both the currency’s value and the overall economy.

5. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR):

Indonesian Rupiah (Source: Asian News Network)

The official currency of Indonesia, the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), stands at 191.00 against 1 Indian Rupee owing to various factors such as declining reserves, heavy reliance on commodity exports, and external investments.

6. Uzbekistani Som (UZS):

Uzbekistan Som (Source: iStock)

At a rate of 151.33 UZS to 1 Indian Rupee, Uzbekistan’s Uzbekistani Som reflects the economic challenges faced by the country. However, despite recent difficulties, there are indications of economic recovery in the country.

7. Guinea-Franc (GNF):

Guinea-Franc (Source: Investopedia)

With 1 Indian Rupee equaling 102.31 GNF, Guinea’s official currency, the Franc, has been adversely affected by corruption and political instability. Guinea continues to grapple with economic challenges that impact the value of the currency.

8. Paraguayan Guarani (PYG):

Paraguayan Guarani (Source: Bank Note World)

The Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) is valued at 89.35 against 1 Indian Rupee. Paraguay’s currency has been impacted by economic collapse, inflation, corruption, and poverty, leading to challenges in maintaining its value.

9. Ugandan Shilling (USH):

Ugandan Shilling (Source: Bank Note World)

Uganda’s Ugandan Shilling (USH) has a value of 44.82 against 1 Indian Rupee, as the currency has a history of economic challenges, including difficulties during Idi Amin’s rule, though recent improvements have been observed in the currency’s value, reflecting the positive developments in the country’s economy.

10. Iraqi dinar (IQD):

Iraqi Dinar (Source: CoinCodex)

At a rate of 15.6 IQD to 1 Indian Rupee, Iraq’s currency, the Iraqi Dinar, has faced inflation and political unrest, impacting its exchange rate.