Cuban Peso
CUPPrimary country: Cuba
Symbol
₱
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
192
Formatting Example
₱1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'CUP'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "₱1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: CUP
// Numeric code: 192
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Cuban Peso
The Cuban Peso (CUP) is the official currency of Cuba, identified by the ISO 4217 code "CUP" and numeric code 192. 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 CUP 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 CUP) 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 CUP.