Ever wondered which country has the most expensive currency in the world? I just came across some currencies that are truly expensive—not just the dollar and euro we’re familiar with.

Number one is the Kuwaiti Dinar, where 1 unit can be exchanged for 3.26 dollars. This country is very rich thanks to oil, with a strong economy. Next are the Bahraini Dinar (2.65 dollars) and the Omani Rial (2.60 dollars), which are oil-producing countries in the Middle East. Their expensive currencies reflect just how stable their economies are.

Then there’s the Jordanian Dinar (1.41 dollars), which is interesting because Jordan isn’t an oil-producing country like its neighbors, yet its currency remains strong.

In Europe, the English Pound Sterling (1.33 dollars) is still as expensive as ever. The Swiss Franc (1.21 dollars) is also in demand because it’s considered safe, and the euro (1.13 dollars), which is used in 20 countries in the European Union.

What’s encouraging is the Gibraltar Pound and the Cayman Islands Dollar—currencies that are specific to their region but still have high value. Which country has the most expensive currency mainly depends on the stability of the economy and trust in the government—not just exchange-rate numbers.