Details of World Currencies

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1. James Evader is a known bank robber. He has just gone on a crime spree of 37 Seattle banks, removing a total of 10,000 U.S. dollars. The authorities are after him, but he is on the move. He smuggles through to Canada, and decides to dispose of the evidence. He exchanges his U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars. What is the difference between the two? The Canadian dollar is of a different shade and texture than the U.S. dollar Nothing; the two currencies are entirely identical On average, the Canadian dollar has more monetary value than the U.S. dollar The Canadian dollar has emblens of Spanish explorers, in contrast to the United States' presidents

2. As Ol' Jim is heading towards the Soviet Union, on a Lear jet flight, he contemplates the situation. He holds thousands of Canadian dollars in his possession, even after purchasing accomodations in downtown Montreal. He thinks as to which U.S. state his problems began in, Washington. As for states again, in what state are most U.S. coins minted? Ohio Utah Colorado Virginia

3. Now in Russia, Evader needs to dispose of any currency associated with the United States. He exchanges the Canadian dollars for Russian roubles. He also needs change. Which of the following Russian subdivisions equals one rouble? 100 kopecks 1 halatat 10 bani 100 centimes

4. The United States authorities suspect Jim's route. They contact the Russian authorites to go after him. He decides to throw them off the trail, and shifts his direction south. He approaches Mongolia, and thankfully has prior knowledge of their currency. What is it? zloty dirham tugrik naira

5. You will have a hard time believing this. He takes a train to Hong Kong, and boards a vessel to New Zealand. He hopes to cut across the Antarctic circle, to get to his final destination of Brazil. Speaking of Antarctic bases, how do they "base" their currencies? Each base elects its own currency Each base falls under the currency of the franc Each base has the same currency as its home country Antarctic bases require no currencies

6. Of course, this quiz would not even be possible without the IMF(International Monetary Fund). Used by the organization is the SDR, for accounting purposes. Some countries use it as a model for their own currency. What does SDR stand for? Answer: (Three Words)

7. Anyway, back to our felon. James Evader is in New Zealand. Before he can flee again, on a boat to India, he needs to pay for the ferry. What currency belonging to New Zealand will accomodate him? Dinar Dollar Balboa Pound

8. Okay, he is on his way to India. At one time, Jim had considered staying on remote Christmas Island (Ho Ho Ho!) Thought I would throw a pun in! Anyway, Christmas Island is under the currency of the dollar, but which country does it belong to? Anguilla Australia Grenada New Zealand

9. Now in India, he obtains rupees. His next stop will be Sri Lanka, in case any authorities have traced him to India. Is India the only country that uses the rupee? Yes No

10. He is in Sri Lanka, now. Small country, indeed. Which of the following is not true about Sri Lankan currency? It is identical in texture to India's currency It can be exchanged worldwide The value of it is almost the same as with India It is the rupee

11. After laying low for a while, only one continent separates him from Brazil, where he can never be traced. Jim smuggles on a turbo prop across the Indian Ocean, to Africa. He has to go through Ethiopia, and take a train to the Ivory Coast. The train fee will be in what currency? Answer: (One Word)

12. James Evader has endured a gruelling ride across the Sahara Desert. He has a friend in Portugal who will give him a phony passport to cross the Atlantic Ocean into Argentina. His friend is sending him 50 Euros. Before joining the European union, what was the currency of Portugal? Leone Kraht Mark Escudo

13. Evader ends up getting to Argentina. Almost at his destination, he needs a second to another currency exchange. What will he obtain in Argentina? Pesos Ringgits Drams Markkaa

14. Evader has finally gotten to Brazil. He trades for Brazilian currency, and to his sheer surprise, he is found. He is apprehended and flown back to Seattle, Washington. What is the currency of Brazil that did him in? Answer: (One Word)

15. Our character has been on a global escapade, only to get back to where he started. Before his final arrest, he thinks of his home country, Belgium. What is the currency of Jim's country (make him proud). Euro Taka Franc Ngultrum