Bolivian Boliviano
BOBPrimary country: Bolivia
Symbol
Bs
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
068
Formatting Example
Bs1.234,56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'BOB'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "Bs1.234,56"
// ISO 4217 code: BOB
// Numeric code: 068
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Bolivian Boliviano
The Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) is the official currency of Bolivia, identified by the ISO 4217 code "BOB" and numeric code 068. Its symbol is Bs, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., Bs1.234,56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in BOB 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 BOB) 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 BOB.