The first US dollar was minted in 1794 and has gone on to become one of the world’s most powerful currencies – and it’s not just Americans who rely on it.

As part of his "economic shock therapy" plan, new Argentinian president Javier Milei has hit headlines for announcing he wants the Latin American nation to adopt the US dollar. One of Milei's insiders has told Reuters the policy could take a year to push through. But plenty of other countries, besides the US, are already using the dollar in the meantime...

From overseas territories to some countries that might just surprise you, read on to discover the 15 places where the greenback is king today. All dollar amounts in US dollars.

Surprising places where the US dollar is official currency