| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Parameter type | String |
| Syntax | NLS_ISO_CURRENCY = territory |
| Default value | Derived from NLS_TERRITORY |
| Modifiable | ALTER SESSION |
| Range of values | Any valid NLS_TERRITORY value |
NLS_ISO_CURRENCY specifies the string to use as the international currency symbol for the C number format element.
Local currency symbols can be ambiguous. For example, a dollar sign ($) can refer to U.S. dollars or Australian dollars. ISO Specification 4217 1987-07-15 defines unique "international" currency symbols for the currencies of specific territories or countries.
See Also:
Oracle Database Globalization Support Guide for more information on setting this parameter
Oracle Database SQL Language Reference for information on number format elements