Tajikistani Somoni
TJSPrimary country: Tajikistan
Symbol
SM
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
972
Formatting Example
SM 1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'TJS'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "SM 1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: TJS
// Numeric code: 972
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Tajikistani Somoni
The Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) is the official currency of Tajikistan, identified by the ISO 4217 code "TJS" and numeric code 972. Its symbol is SM, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., SM 1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in TJS 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 TJS) 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 TJS.