Which Currencies Have Been Around the Longest?

Examining a country’s currency gives us insight into significant historical and cultural figures and symbols. Many currencies represent a long tradition and display a country’s sense of identity through their design, kind of like a flag. We can see this clearly on Madison Trust Company’s infographic displaying the world’s oldest currencies. The list includes currently used currencies listed by how long they’ve been in circulation. You might be surprised to learn just how old some of the world’s money is. Examine the chart to explore the full list of the oldest currencies in detail.

These are the top ten oldest currencies in the world:

1. Pound Sterling — United Kingdom — since 800
2. Serbian Dinar — Serbia — since 1214
3. United States Dollar — United States of America — since 1792
4. Haitian Gourde — Haiti — since 1813
5. Falkland Islands Pound — Falkland Islands — since 1833
6. Egyptian Pound — Egypt — since 1834
7. Colombian Peso — Colombia — since 1837
8. Dominican Peso — Dominican Republic — since 1844
9. Swiss Franc — Switzerland — since 1850
10. Canadian Dollar — Canada — since 1858