3) Ghanaian cedi (1 GHS = $0.31)

The Ghanaian cedi is the currency of Ghana. It was introduced on July 1 2007. The word cedi is derived from the Akan word for cowry shell which was once used in Ghana as currency.

2) Tunisian dinar (1 TND = $0.56)

Tunisian dinar, which is subdivided into 1000 milim, is the currency of Tunisia. It is a criminal offence in Tunisia to import or export dinar. Once a year, a Tunisian citizen can convert up to 6,000 Tunisian dinars into foreign currency.

1) Libyan dinar (1 LYD = $0.83)

Libyan dinar, which is subdivided into 1000 dirham, is the currency of Libya. It is the most valuable currency in Africa. It was introduced in September 1971. It is issued by the Central Bank of Libya.

In many rural areas in Africa, there is still a bartering culture; however, things are changing slowly.