Top 20 Most Widely Circulated Currencies of 2023

1. United States Dollar (USD)
   • The U.S. dollar is the most widely used currency in international trade and is considered the world’s primary reserve currency.
   • The dollar has been the currency of the United States since the adoption of the Constitution in 1792.
   • The Federal Reserve is responsible for the monetary policy of the U.S. dollar.
2. Euro (EUR)
   • The euro is the official currency of the European Union and is used by 19 of its member countries.
   • The euro was introduced in 1999, but it wasn’t until 2002 that it became the official currency of participating countries.
   • The European Central Bank is responsible for the monetary policy of the euro.
3. Chinese Yuan (CNY)
   • The Chinese yuan is the official currency of China and is also used in the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
   • The yuan has been in use in China since the 14th century.
   • The People’s Bank of China is responsible for the monetary policy of the yuan.
4. Japanese Yen (JPY)
   • The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan and is also used in the Ryukyu Islands.
   • The yen was first introduced in Japan in 1871.
   • The Bank of Japan is responsible for the monetary policy of the yen.
5. British Pound (GBP)
   • The British pound is the official currency of the United Kingdom and is also used in a number of British Overseas Territories.
   • The pound has been in use in the UK since the 8th century.
   • The Bank of England is responsible for the monetary policy of the pound.
6. Indian Rupee (INR)
   • The Indian rupee is the official currency of India.
   • The rupee was first introduced in India in the 16th century.
   • The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for the monetary policy of the rupee.
7. Canadian Dollar (CAD)
   • The Canadian dollar is the official currency of Canada.
   • The dollar was first introduced in Canada in 1858.
   • The Bank of Canada is responsible for the monetary policy of the dollar.
8. Australian Dollar (AUD)
   • The Australian dollar is the official currency of Australia and is also used in a number of Pacific island nations.
   • The dollar was first introduced in Australia in 1966.
   • The Reserve Bank of Australia is responsible for the monetary policy of the dollar.
9. Swiss Franc (CHF)
   • The Swiss franc is the official currency of Switzerland and is also used in Liechtenstein.
   • The franc was first introduced in Switzerland in 1850.
   • The Swiss National Bank is responsible for the monetary policy of the franc.
10. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
    • The Hong Kong dollar is the official currency of Hong Kong.
    • The dollar was first introduced in Hong Kong in 1935.
    • The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is responsible for the monetary policy of the dollar.
11. Singapore Dollar (SGD)
    • The Singapore dollar is the official currency of Singapore.
    • The dollar was first introduced in Singapore in 1967.
    • The Monetary Authority of Singapore is responsible for the monetary policy of the dollar.
12. South Korean Won (KRW)
    • The South Korean won is the official currency of South Korea.
    • The won was first introduced
    • in South Korea in 1902 – The Bank of Korea is responsible for the monetary policy of the won.
13. Mexican Peso (MXN)
    • The Mexican peso is the official currency of Mexico.
    • The peso has been in use in Mexico since the early 16th century.
    • The Bank of Mexico is responsible for the monetary policy of the peso.
14. Brazilian Real (BRL)
    • The Brazilian real is the official currency of Brazil.
    • The real was first introduced in Brazil in 1994, replacing the cruzeiro.
    • The Central Bank of Brazil is responsible for the monetary policy of the real.
15. Russian Ruble (RUB)
    • The Russian ruble is the official currency of Russia.
    • The ruble has been in use in Russia since the 14th century.
    • The Central Bank of Russia is responsible for the monetary policy of the ruble.
16. South African Rand (ZAR)
    • The South African rand is the official currency of South Africa.
    • The rand was first introduced in South Africa in 1961.
    • The South African Reserve Bank is responsible for the monetary policy of the rand.
17. Saudi Riyal (SAR)
    • The Saudi riyal is the official currency of Saudi Arabia.
    • The riyal was first introduced in Saudi Arabia in 1925.
    • The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority is responsible for the monetary policy of the riyal.
18. UAE Dirham (AED)
    • The UAE dirham is the official currency of the United Arab Emirates.
    • The dirham was first introduced in the UAE in 1973.
    • The Central Bank of the UAE is responsible for the monetary policy of the dirham.
19. Thai Baht (THB)
    • The Thai baht is the official currency of Thailand.
    • The baht has been in use in Thailand since the 19th century.
    • The Bank of Thailand is responsible for the monetary policy of the baht.
20. Turkish Lira (TRY)
    • The Turkish lira is the official currency of Turkey.
    • The lira was first introduced in Turkey in 1844, replacing the kuruş.
    • The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey is responsible for the monetary policy of the lira.

Please keep in mind that this is speculative information, and actual most widely circulated currencies and the information about them may vary depending on various factors such as economic and political stability, inflation, and trade relations with other countries.