Mongolian Tugrik
MNTPrimary country: Mongolia
Symbol
₮
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
496
Formatting Example
₮1,234,567
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'MNT'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "₮1,234,567"
// ISO 4217 code: MNT
// Numeric code: 496
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Mongolian Tugrik
The Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) is the official currency of Mongolia, identified by the ISO 4217 code "MNT" and numeric code 496. Its symbol is ₮, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., ₮1,234,567).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in MNT 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 MNT) 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 MNT.