Venezuelan Bolívar
VESPrimary country: Venezuela
Symbol
Bs.S
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
928
Formatting Example
Bs.S1.234,56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'VES'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "Bs.S1.234,56"
// ISO 4217 code: VES
// Numeric code: 928
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Venezuelan Bolívar
The Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) is the official currency of Venezuela, identified by the ISO 4217 code "VES" and numeric code 928. Its symbol is Bs.S, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., Bs.S1.234,56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in VES 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 VES) 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 VES.