Maldivian Rufiyaa
MVRPrimary country: Maldives
Symbol
Rf
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
462
Formatting Example
Rf1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'MVR'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "Rf1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: MVR
// Numeric code: 462
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Maldivian Rufiyaa
The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the official currency of Maldives, identified by the ISO 4217 code "MVR" and numeric code 462. Its symbol is Rf, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., Rf1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in MVR 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 MVR) 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 MVR.