Currency units and presentation order vary greatly around the world. Table 1-4 shows monetary formats in some countries.
Table 1-4 International Monetary Conventions
Locale |
Currency |
Example |
---|---|---|
Canadian (English) |
Dollar ($) |
$1 234.56 |
Canadian (French) |
Dollar ($) |
1 234.56$ |
Danish |
Kroner (kr) |
kr.1.234,56 |
Finnish |
Markka (mk) |
1.234 mk |
French |
Franc (F) |
F1.234,56 |
German |
Deutsche Mark (DM) |
1,234.56DM |
Italian |
Lira (L) |
L1.234,56 |
Japanese |
41,234 Yen |
|
Norwegian |
Krone (kr) |
kr 1.234,56 |
Spanish |
Peseta (Pts) |
1.234,56Pts |
Swedish |
Krona (Kr) |
1234.56KR |
UK-English |
Pound |
31,234.56 pounds |
US-English |
Dollar ($) |
$1,234.56 |
Thai |
Baht |
2539 Baht |
Local and international symbols for currency can differ. For example, the designation for the French franc is "F" in France but this is often written as FRF' internationally to distinguish it from other francs, such as the Swiss franc or the Polynesian franc.
Be aware also that a converted currency amount may take up more or less space than the original amount. To illustrate: $1,000 can become L1.307.000.