Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
TTDPrimary country: Trinidad and Tobago
Symbol
TT$
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
780
Formatting Example
TT$1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'TTD'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "TT$1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: TTD
// Numeric code: 780
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
The Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) is the official currency of Trinidad and Tobago, identified by the ISO 4217 code "TTD" and numeric code 780. Its symbol is TT$, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., TT$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 TTD 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 TTD) 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 TTD.