ISO 4217 - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Iso 4217: Encyclopedia Ii - Iso 4217 - History
In 1973, the ISO Technical Committee 68 decided to develop codes for the representation of currencies and funds for use in any applicatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iso 4217: Encyclopedia Ii - Iso 4217 - History
In 1973, the ISO Technical Committee 68 decided to develop codes for the representation of currencies and funds for use in any applicatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Country Code: Encyclopedia - Country Code
Country codes are short alphabetic or numeric geographical codes (geocodes) developed to represent countries and dependent areas, for use...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bosnia And Herzegovina Convertible Mark: Encyclopedia - Bosnia And Herzegovina Convertible Mark
The Convertible Mark (Bosnian and Croatian: konvertibilna marka, Serbian: конвертибилна марка), (ISO 4217:BAM) is the c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xxx: Encyclopedia - Xxx
XXX is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: 30 (number), XXX in Roman numerals An identifier for porn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Currency: Encyclopedia - Currency
Exchange Rates Currency band Exchange rate Exchange rate regime Fixed exchange rate Floating exchange rate Linked exchange rate Markets F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Czechoslovak Koruna: Encyclopedia - Czechoslovak Koruna
The Czechoslovak koruna or Czechoslovak crown (in Czech and Slovak: Koruna československá, at times Koruna česko-slovenská; "koruna" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cup: Encyclopedia - Cup
The acronym CUP could be used to mean: Cambridge University Press Canadian University Press, the press association of Canadian student n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Danish Krone: Encyclopedia - Danish Krone
The Danish krone is the currency used in Denmark and the Danish dependency of Greenland. On the Faroe Islands Danish coins are used as we...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Yen: Encyclopedia - Japanese Yen
This is an article about the Japanese currency. For the IATA airport code see Estevan Airport. Yen is the currency used in Japan. It is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Czech Koruna: Encyclopedia - Czech Koruna
The Czech koruna or Czech crown (in Czech: koruna česká; "koruna" means crown) has been the currency of the Czech Republic since Februa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Currency Sign: Encyclopedia - Currency Sign
A currency sign is a graphic symbol often used as a shorthand for a currency's name. Internationally, ISO 4217 codes are used instead of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Złoty: Encyclopedia - Polish Złoty
Złoty (literally meaning "golden", plural: złote or złotych, depending on the number) is the Polish currency unit. ISO 4217 currency ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Dollar: Encyclopedia - United States Dollar
This article is about general United States currency. For the dollar coin, see United States dollar coin. The United States dollar, or Am...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jod: Encyclopedia - Jod
There are at least three meanings to the term jod: An alternate name for the Latvian mythological deity Velns An alternate spelling of j...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - All: Encyclopedia - All
ALL is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a leukemia affecting mostly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brazilian Real: Encyclopedia - Brazilian Real
The real (symbol: R$, ISO 4217 code: BRL, plural: reais) is the currency of Brazil. It is also the name of the earliest Brazilian currenc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Romanian Leu: Encyclopedia Ii - Romanian Leu - History
In 1867, a bimetallic currency was adopted, the leu of 100 bani. After 1878 the silver Russian ruble was valued so highly as to drive the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Yen: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Yen - Value
The relative value of the yen is determined in foreign exchange markets by the forces of supply and demand. The supply of the yen in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - Participation In The Economic And Monetary Union
Euro - Countries using the euro. At present the member states officially using the euro are Austria, Belgium, Finland, France (except P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Argentine Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Argentine Peso - History
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Argentine peso was one of the most traded currencies in the world. However, throughout the cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Ruble: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Ruble - History
Russian ruble - First Ruble -1922. The ruble has been the Russian unit of currency for about 500 years. From 1710, the ruble has been d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thai Baht: Encyclopedia Ii - Thai Baht - Monetary History
Until 1897, the baht was subdivided into 8 fuang, each of 8 att. The present decimal system, in which one baht = 100 satang (สตาง...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bahamian Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bahamian Dollar - Banknotes And Coins
The current (June 2003) banknotes and coins issued by the Central Bank are: Bahamian dollar - Coins. 1-cent, 5-cents, 10-cents, 15-cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Renminbi: Encyclopedia Ii - Renminbi - Exchange Rate Of The U.s. Dollar Vs. The Renminbi
From 1994 until July 2005, the policy on currency has been to peg informally the value of the renminbi against the value of the United St...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swiss Franc: Encyclopedia Ii - Swiss Franc - Coins
The coins in general circulation are: 1 centime (in limited circulation as novelty items etc., remain legal tender) 5 centimes 10 centim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghan Afghani: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghan Afghani - History
Afghan afghani - First Afghani 1925-2003. The first afghani was introduced in 1925. It replaced the Afghan rupee at a rate of 1 afghani...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brunei Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - Brunei Dollar - Currency Issued
Brunei dollar - Coins. To date, three series of coins for circulation have been issued. First Series (1967) - These had the profile of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Złoty: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Złoty - Historical Currencies
Polish złoty - Złoty in the Kingdom of Poland and Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The złoty is a traditional Polish currency unit da...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peruvian Nuevo Sol: Encyclopedia Ii - Peruvian Nuevo Sol - Nuevo Sol
The nuevo sol ("new sol") was introduced in 1991 to replace the highly inflated inti. The ISO 4217 currency code is PEN (the inti was PEI...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tla: Encyclopedia Ii - Tla - Background
TLA is a three-letter abbreviation itself; the term was almost certainly coined with a certain degree of self-referential humor in mind. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swedish Krona: Encyclopedia Ii - Swedish Krona - Upcoming Changes
The Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) decided on 27 October 2004, following a proposal from the Riksbank, that some older series of bankno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serbian Dinar: Encyclopedia Ii - Serbian Dinar - History
The first mention of a "Serbian dinar" dates back to the reign of Stefan the First-Crowned Nemanjic in 1214. Up to the fall of Despot Ste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cape Verdean Escudo: Encyclopedia Ii - Cape Verdean Escudo - History
The escudo became the currency of Cape Verde in 1914. It replaced the real at a rate of 1000 réis = 1 escudo. Until 1930, Cape Verde use...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Taiwan Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - New Taiwan Dollar - History Of New Taiwan Dollar
The New Taiwan dollar was first issued in June 15, 1949 to replace the Old Taiwan dollar at a 40,000-to-1 ratio. The first goal of the Ne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philippine Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Philippine Peso - History
The Philippine peso, like the United States dollar, is descended from the Spanish pieces of eight. It is divided into 100 centavos. In th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moroccan Dirham: Encyclopedia Ii - Moroccan Dirham - Banknotes
(click here for details) ... See also:Moroccan dirham, Moroccan dirham - Banknotes, Moroccan dirham - Current exchange rates   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maldivian Rufiyaa: Encyclopedia Ii - Maldivian Rufiyaa - History
The earliest form of currency used in the Maldives was cowry shells (Cypraea moneta) and historical accounts of travelers indicate that t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liberian Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - Liberian Dollar - History
The first Liberian dollars were issued in 1847. These were pegged to the United States Dollar and circulated until 1907, when Liberia ado...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mexican Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Mexican Peso - Coins
The 8 reales piece of Emperor Augustin de Iturbide was a large silver coin, .903 fine, minted from 1822 to 1823. The obverse carried a va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Portuguese Escudo: Encyclopedia Ii - Portuguese Escudo - Last Coins
Coins in circulation at the time of the changeover 5 Escudos (0.0249 Eur) 10 Escudos (0.0499 Eur) 20 Escudos (0.0998 Eur) 50 Escudos (0....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peruvian Sol: Encyclopedia Ii - Peruvian Sol - Nuevo Sol
The nuevo sol ("new sun") was introduced in 1991 to replace the highly inflated inti. The ISO 4217 currency code is PEN (the inti was PEI...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uruguayan Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Uruguayan Peso - History
Uruguayan peso - Peso 1840-1975. Following independence from Spain and Brazil, Uruguay at first used Argentinian currency. In 1840, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zimbabwean Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - Zimbabwean Dollar - Coins Banknotes Bearer Cheques And Traveler's Cheques
Zimbabwean dollar - Coins. Coins have been issued since 1980 in denominations of: 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents as well as Z$1, Z$2, and Z...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tunisian Dinar: Encyclopedia Ii - Tunisian Dinar - Coins And Banknotes
Coins in circulation are [1] (link includes current and historic coins and banknotes) 10 millimes 20 millimes 50 millimes 100 millimes �...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sudanese Dinar: Encyclopedia Ii - Sudanese Dinar - New Currency In 2006
The Sudanese government is planning to replace the dinar with a new currency (the Sudanese pound) in 2006. Oct 2, 2005 (KHARTOUM) — The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South Korean Won: Encyclopedia Ii - South Korean Won - Denominations
Coins currently in circulation are [1] ₩1 (Rose of Sharon, Aluminum) ₩5 (Geobukseon, Turtle ship, 65% copper, 35% zinc) ₩10 (Dabot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Myanmar Kyat: Encyclopedia Ii - Myanmar Kyat - History
Myanmar kyat - Pre-British Rule. The kyat was a denomination of both silver and gold coinages in Burma until 1889. It was divided into ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Estonian Kroon: Encyclopedia Ii - Estonian Kroon - History
Estonian kroon - First Kroon 1928-1940. The first kroon was introduced in 1928. It replaced the mark at a rate of one hundred to one. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comorian Franc: Encyclopedia Ii - Comorian Franc - History
Comorian franc - Monetary cooperation with France. On 23 November 1979, the government of Comoros signed a monetary cooperation agreeme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dominican Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Dominican Peso - Overview
The Dominican peso has been the official currency of the Dominican Republic since 1948. The ISO 4217 code for the Dominican peso is DOP. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colombian Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Colombian Peso - Coins
The available coin denominations are: $20 $50 $100 $200 $500 $1000 Since November 1996, a $1000 coin has been in circulation and as of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chilean Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Chilean Peso - History
The first Chilean peso was introduced in 1817, at a value of 8 Spanish colonial reales. Until 1851, it circulated alongside silver coins ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cfp Franc: Encyclopedia Ii - Cfp Franc - 1985-present
The new highest denomination 10,000 CFP franc banknote (83.8 euro) issued in 1985 was the first one that was not overprinted with a city ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Norwegian Krone: Encyclopedia Ii - Norwegian Krone - History
The introduction of the krone as the Norwegian legal tender in 1875 was a result of the Scandinavian Monetary Union, which lasted until t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Egyptian Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Egyptian Pound - History
In 1834, a Royal Decree promulgating a Parliamentary Bill was issued providing for the issuing of an Egyptian currency based on a bimetal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - Effects Of A Single Currency
The introduction of a single currency for many separate countries presents a number of advantages and disadvantages for the participating...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Pound - History
Irish pound - Origins of the Irish pound. A distinct Irish pound existed until January 1826 when it ceased to exist as a currency. Like...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jamaican Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - Jamaican Dollar - History
On January 30, 1968, the Jamaican House of Representatives voted to decimalize the currency by introducing the dollar, worth 10 shillings...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iraqi Dinar: Encyclopedia Ii - Iraqi Dinar - Old Iraqi Dinar
The Iraqi dinar was introduced into circulation in 1931 and was at par with the Pound sterling, the banknotes and coins were printed in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ukrainian Hryvnia: Encyclopedia Ii - Ukrainian Hryvnia - Introduction
The hryvnia replaced the karbovanets, the currency Ukraine used in the Soviet Union and within the ruble zone (karbovanets is the Ukraini...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hong Kong Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - Hong Kong Dollar - History
Hong Kong dollar - Regal coins. As Hong Kong was established as a free trading port in 1841, there was no local currency existing for e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nicaraguan Córdoba: Encyclopedia Ii - Nicaraguan Córdoba - History
The córdoba was introduced on March 20, 1912. It replaced the peso at a rate of 12½ pesos = 1 córdoba and was initially equal to the U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Ruble: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Ruble - History
The amount of precious metal in a ruble varied over time. In a 1704 currency reform, Peter I standardized the ruble to 28 grams of silver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Precious Metal: Encyclopedia Ii - Precious Metal - Bullion
Precious metals in bulk form are known as bullion, and are traded on commodity markets. Bullion metals may be cast into ingots, or minted...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Rupee: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Rupee - History
Main article: History of Rupee India has been one of the earliest issuers of coins in the world (circa 6th Century BC). The first "rupee"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indonesian Rupiah: Encyclopedia Ii - Indonesian Rupiah - History
The name derives from the Indian monetary unit rupee. Indonesia used the Dutch guilder from 1610 to 1817, when the Dutch East Indies guil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Pound - History
A distinct Irish pound existed throughout the island of Ireland before the Act of Union 1800, but this act led to the disappearence of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brazilian Real: Encyclopedia Ii - Brazilian Real - History
Brazilian real - From the Colonial period to 1942. The real (plural réis) was the currency used by the first Portuguese settlers to ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iso 3166-1 Alpha-2: Encyclopedia Ii - Iso 3166-1 Alpha-2 - Current Elements
Note that AA, ZZ and the ranges QM-QZ and XA-XZ are reserved for private use. For example: UN/LOCODE codes Installations in Internationa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Country Code: Encyclopedia Ii - Country Code - Iso 3166-1
Main article: ISO 3166-1 This standard defines for most of the countries and dependent areas in the world: a two letter (ISO 3166-1 alph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cfa Franc: Encyclopedia Ii - Cfa Franc - History
CFA franc - Creation. The CFA franc was created on December 26, 1945, along with the CFP franc. The reason for the creation of these fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - Participation In The Economic And Monetary Union
Euro - Countries using the euro. At present the member states officially using the euro are Austria, Belgium, Finland, France (except P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Egyptian Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Egyptian Pound - History
In 1834, a Royal Decree promulgating a Parliamentary Bill was issued providing for the issuing of an Egyptian currency based on a bimetal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Greek Drachma: Encyclopedia Ii - Greek Drachma - Modern Drachma
The drachma was reborn in 1832, soon after the establishment of the modern state of Greece. It replaced the phoenix at par. In 1868 Greec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hong Kong Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - Hong Kong Dollar - History
Hong Kong dollar - Regal coins. As Hong Kong was established as a free trading port in 1841, there was no local currency existing for e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Yen: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Yen - Value
The relative value of the yen is determined in foreign exchange markets by the forces of supply and demand. The supply of the yen in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Currency: Encyclopedia Ii - Currency - History
Currency - Early Currency. The origin of currency is the creation of a circulating medium of exchange based on a store of value. Curren...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moroccan Dirham: Encyclopedia Ii - Moroccan Dirham - Current Specifications
... See also:Moroccan dirham, Moroccan dirham - Current specifications, Moroccan dirham - Current MAD exchange rates   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Dollar - United States Coins
Main article: United States coinage In normal circulation, there are coins in the denominations 1¢ (penny), 5¢ (nickel), 10¢ (dime), 2...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turkish New Lira: Encyclopedia Ii - Turkish New Lira - History
Owing to the chronic inflation experienced in Turkey from the 1970s through to the 1990s, the Turkish lira experienced severe depreciatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mexican Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Mexican Peso - History
The peso was originally based on imperial Spain's silver dollars, the renowned pieces of eight of pirate literature and Hollywood swashbu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Zealand Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - New Zealand Dollar - Coins And Notes
New Zealand dollar - Lack of 1 and 2 cent coins. Prior to 30 April 1990 one and two cent coins were legal tender, but were withdrawn am...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maldivian Rufiyaa: Encyclopedia Ii - Maldivian Rufiyaa - History
The earliest form of currency used in the Maldives was cowry shells (Cypraea moneta) and historical accounts of travelers indicate that t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgian Lari: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgian Lari - Lari
On October 2, 1995 , the government of Eduard Shevardnadze replaced the provisional coupon currency with the lari, at a rate of one milli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Egyptian Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Egyptian Pound - Banknotes And Coins
Banknotes worth 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 pounds are in currently circulation, along with notes worth 50, 25, 10 and 5 piasters. All Egyp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Egyptian Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Egyptian Pound - Historical Exchange Rates
2004 6.28 2003 5.5 2002 4.2 2001 3.85 2000 3.5 1999 3.4 1998 3.39 1997 3.39 1996 3.39 1995 3.39 1994 3.39 1993 3.39 1992 3.33 ... S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - Reactions Following The European Constitution Votes
Although the failure of the European Constitution to be ratified would have no direct impact on the status of the euro, some pessimism re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ukrainian Hryvnia: Encyclopedia Ii - Ukrainian Hryvnia - History
Hryvnia was used as currency in Kievan Rus' in the 11th century. The word hryvnia (or grivna) was derived from the Slavic hryva. Original...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comorian Franc: Encyclopedia Ii - Comorian Franc - Central Bank
The statutes of the Central Bank of the Comoros (Banque Centrale des Comores) state that its Board of Directors shall have eight members ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Rupee: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Rupee - International Use
With Partition, the Pakistani Rupee came into existence, initially using Indian coins, and Indian currency notes simply overstamped with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Greek Drachma: Encyclopedia Ii - Greek Drachma - Ancient Drachma
The name Drachma is derived from the verb "δράττω" (dratto, to grasp). Initially a drachma was a fistful (a "grasp") of 6 oboloi, s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iraqi Dinar: Encyclopedia Ii - Iraqi Dinar - New Iraqi Dinar
Iraqi dinar - Replacing the notes. Between October 15, 2003 and January 15, 2004, the Coalition Provisional Authority issued the new Ir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - Effects Of A Single Currency
The introduction of a single currency for many separate countries presents a number of advantages and disadvantages for the participating...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - The Euro Sign
The international three-letter code (according to ISO standard ISO 4217) for the euro is EUR. A special euro currency sign (€) was also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ukrainian Hryvnia: Encyclopedia Ii - Ukrainian Hryvnia - Banknotes And Coins
Coins in circulation are [1] 1 Kopiyka (Stainless steel) 2 Kopiykas (Aluminum or stainless steel) 5 Kopiykas (Stainless steel) 10 Kopiyk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - Characteristics
The euro is divided into 100 cents. In the English language, the form "cent " is officially required to be used in legislation in the sin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro - Transition
The euro was established by the provisions in the 1992 Maastricht Treaty on European Union that was used to establish an economic and mon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Egyptian Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Egyptian Pound - Historical Exchange Rates
This table shows the historical value of one Pound Sterling in Egyptian Pounds: This table shows the historical value of one U.S. Dolla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dominican Peso: Encyclopedia Ii - Dominican Peso - Relation With The U.s. Dollar
The U.S. dollar is used as a reserve currency by the Dominican Central Bank. Also, when convened by both parties, both U.S. dollars and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Dollar: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Dollar - Overview
The U.S. dollar uses the decimal system, consisting of 100 cents (symbol ¢). In another division, there are 1,000 mills or ten dimes to ...   » Read the article