Zambian Kwacha
ZMWPrimary country: Zambia
Symbol
ZK
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
967
Formatting Example
ZK1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'ZMW'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "ZK1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: ZMW
// Numeric code: 967
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Zambian Kwacha
The Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency of Zambia, identified by the ISO 4217 code "ZMW" and numeric code 967. Its symbol is ZK, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., ZK1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in ZMW 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 ZMW) 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 ZMW.