Practice mode Basic of Economics

What is the foreign currency called that a central bank or monetary authority holds for exchange intervention and the settlement of intergovernmental claims?

Correct answer D. Reserve currency

Explanation

A reserve currency, such as the US dollar or euro, is held in large amounts by central banks as part of their foreign exchange reserves for intervention and international payments.

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