Gambian Dalasi
GMDPrimary country: Gambia
Symbol
D
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
270
Formatting Example
D1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'GMD'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "D1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: GMD
// Numeric code: 270
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Gambian Dalasi
The Gambian Dalasi (GMD) is the official currency of Gambia, identified by the ISO 4217 code "GMD" and numeric code 270. Its symbol is D, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., D1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in GMD 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 GMD) 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 GMD.