Mozambican Metical
MZNPrimary country: Mozambique
Symbol
MT
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
943
Formatting Example
MT1.234,56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'MZN'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "MT1.234,56"
// ISO 4217 code: MZN
// Numeric code: 943
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Mozambican Metical
The Mozambican Metical (MZN) is the official currency of Mozambique, identified by the ISO 4217 code "MZN" and numeric code 943. Its symbol is MT, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., MT1.234,56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in MZN 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 MZN) 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 MZN.