GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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CURRENCIES OF THE WORLD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the national currency of South Africa?
A
South African dollar
B
South African real
C
South African rand
D
South African dinar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The South African rand (ZAR) is the national currency of the country of South Africa. The rand was introduced in February 1961 and mostly held a steady peg against the US dollar until the end of apartheid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Latest Currency Exchange Rates: 1 South African Rand = 4.4766 Indian Rupee.

Detailed explanation-3: -The South African Rand (ZAR) is derived from the Dutch Zuid-Afrikaanse Rand (ZAR). Its name comes from the Witwatersrand, the ridge upon which Johannesburg is built, which had the biggest gold reserves in South Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dollar to South African Rand Exchange Rate Today, Live 1 USD to ZAR = 18.3332 (Convert Dollars to South African Rands)

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