Azerbaijani Manat
AZNPrimary country: Azerbaijan
Symbol
₼
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
944
Formatting Example
₼1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'AZN'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "₼1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: AZN
// Numeric code: 944
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Azerbaijani Manat
The Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) is the official currency of Azerbaijan, identified by the ISO 4217 code "AZN" and numeric code 944. Its symbol is ₼, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., ₼1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in AZN with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for AZN) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for AZN.