Sri Lankan Rupee
LKRPrimary country: Sri Lanka
Symbol
Rs
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
144
Formatting Example
Rs1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'LKR'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "Rs1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: LKR
// Numeric code: 144
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, identified by the ISO 4217 code "LKR" and numeric code 144. Its symbol is Rs, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., Rs1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in LKR 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 LKR) 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 LKR.