Ever wonder how much your money is worth compared to other countries? Every day, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shares something called the Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin — it’s like a daily scoreboard for how strong or weak each country’s money is!
👉 So, what does this all mean? Let’s use today’s exchange rates (June 11, 2025) to explain the Top 15 currencies in the world and how they compare to the Philippine Peso (PHP), US Dollar (USD), and Euro (EUR). Ready? Let’s go with a question hook style you’ll love!
🧐 “If You Had ₱1, Which Country Would Give You the Most Back?”
Let’s break down the Top 15 currencies in a way that even kids can understand. Think of this like playing pretend with money from around the world! Here’s what 1 unit of each currency is worth in Philippine Pesos (₱) and why it matters:
🥇 1. US Dollar (USD)
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💵 1 USD = ₱55.76
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🇺🇸 It’s one of the strongest! Many countries use or compare against it.
🥈 2. Japanese Yen (JPY)
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💴 1 JPY = ₱0.385
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🇯🇵 Sounds small, right? But things in Japan cost a lot of yen — so it’s still valuable there!
🥉 3. British Pound (GBP)
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💷 1 GBP = ₱75.29
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🇬🇧 Super strong money! It’s like having one big superhero coin!
4. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
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💰 1 HKD = ₱7.10
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🇭🇰 Not bad! You get a bit more than PHP per unit.
5. Swiss Franc (CHF)
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🏦 1 CHF = ₱67.77
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🇨🇭 Switzerland’s money is strong like their chocolate game!
6. Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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🍁 1 CAD = ₱40.79
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🇨🇦 Not as strong as USD, but still powerful.
7. Singapore Dollar (SGD)
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🏙️ 1 SGD = ₱43.35
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🇸🇬 Singapore is small, but their money is mighty!
8. Australian Dollar (AUD)
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🐨 1 AUD = ₱36.36
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🇦🇺 G’day mate! Aussie money is a little lower than Singapore’s.
9. Bahrain Dinar (BHD)
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🏝️ 1 BHD = ₱147.91
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🇧🇭 WOW! One of the strongest. But it’s a smaller country.
10. Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
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❌ No data today!
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🇰🇼 Usually even stronger than Bahrain — we’ll check next time.
11. Saudi Riyal (SAR)
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🕌 1 SAR = ₱14.86
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🇸🇦 Used by many OFWs. Not bad at all.
12. Brunei Dollar (BND)
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🌴 1 BND = ₱43.18
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🇧🇳 Looks a lot like Singapore’s money.
13. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
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🥚 1 IDR = ₱0.0034
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🇮🇩 You need a lot of rupiah to buy something — but that’s normal there.
14. Thai Baht (THB)
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🐘 1 THB = ₱1.71
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🇹🇭 Nice and stable! Many tourists like Thailand.
15. UAE Dirham (AED)
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🏙️ 1 AED = ₱15.18
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🇦🇪 Strong and important for many OFWs in the Middle East.
💡 Why Should You Care?
When you or your family send or receive money from other countries, or travel or shop online, exchange rates decide how much you really get!
So if ₱1 = more of another currency, your peso is stronger. But if it takes more pesos to equal 1 foreign currency, that foreign money is stronger.
🏦 Bonus Info:
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💱 BSP’s Reference Rate: ₱55.85 per USD
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💰 Gold Price: $3,328.15 — shiny and expensive!
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🪙 Silver Price: $36.55
🧠 Final Thought:
“What if your allowance was paid in dollars or yen?”
It’s fun to imagine, right? 💭 But real money values affect everything — from imported snacks to online games and even family savings!
