Kyrgyzstani Som
KGSPrimary country: Kyrgyzstan
Symbol
сом
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
417
Formatting Example
сом 1 234,56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'KGS'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "сом 1 234,56"
// ISO 4217 code: KGS
// Numeric code: 417
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Kyrgyzstani Som
The Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS) is the official currency of Kyrgyzstan, identified by the ISO 4217 code "KGS" and numeric code 417. Its symbol is сом, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., сом 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 KGS 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 KGS) 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 KGS.