Paraguayan Guarani
PYGPrimary country: Paraguay
Symbol
₲
Decimal Places
0
ISO Numeric
600
Formatting Example
₲1.234.567
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'PYG'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "₲1.234.567"
// ISO 4217 code: PYG
// Numeric code: 600
// Minor unit: 0 decimal placesAbout Paraguayan Guarani
The Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) is the official currency of Paraguay, identified by the ISO 4217 code "PYG" and numeric code 600. Its symbol is ₲, and amounts are typically formatted with 0 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 PYG 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 USD) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (0) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for PYG.