Euro
EURPrimary country: Eurozone
Symbol
€
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
978
Formatting Example
€1.234,56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'EUR'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "€1.234,56"
// ISO 4217 code: EUR
// Numeric code: 978
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Euro
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of Eurozone, identified by the ISO 4217 code "EUR" and numeric code 978. 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 EUR 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 EUR) 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 EUR.