What is the alphabetic code for currency?

The alphabetic code is based on another ISO standard, ISO 3166, which lists the codes for country names. The first two letters of the ISO 4217 three-letter code are the same as the code for the country name, and, where possible, the third letter corresponds to the first letter of the currency name.

What is ISO 4217 currency code?

ISO 4217 is the International Standard for currency codes. The most recent edition is ISO 4217:2015. The purpose of ISO 4217:2015 is to establish internationally recognised codes for the representation of currencies. Currencies can be represented in the code in two ways: a three-letter alphabetic code and a three-digit numeric code.

How are currencies represented?

This standard establishes internationally recognized codes for the representation of currencies that enable clarity and reduce errors. Currencies are represented both numerically and alphabetically, using either three digits or three letters. Some of the alphabetic codes for major currencies are familiar, such as “EUR” for Euros.

How do I find a currency symbol?

Alphabetically search for a currency by country name or currency code. For a list of global currency symbols like the dollar sign "$", the Pound sign "£", and the Euro sign "€", refer to our Currency Symbols page. The International Organization for Standardization publishes a list of standard currency codes referred to as the ISO 4217 code list.