9. Switzerland Franc (1 Franc = 1.01 US Dollar)
Being part of an economy that has a strong currency means things like travelling become easier, as you can convert your strong currency for a weaker currency and have more money to spend. It also means, financially, your country has some level of empowerment and influence on other nations. A strong currency is one of a few factors which help determine just how rich a currency is. The list shows a mixture of famous, historic and iconic currencies, while also showing a few surprises here and there.