Currency Symbols & Codes

A quick reference for world currency symbols

This is a searchable table of the major world currencies, pairing each ISO 4217 three-letter code (such as USD, EUR, or JPY) with the symbol you actually type or see on price tags ($, €, ¥). Type any code, symbol, or currency name into the search box to filter the list instantly — everything runs in your browser, with no uploads or network requests.

The currency names are shown in your own language automatically using your browser's built-in internationalization data, so the same table reads naturally whether you speak English, Spanish, Japanese, or Korean. Codes and symbols stay the same worldwide; only the names are translated.

What is ISO 4217?

ISO 4217 is the international standard that assigns a unique three-letter code to every currency. The first two letters usually match the country code (for example, "US" for the United States) and the third letter is typically the first letter of the currency name ("D" for dollar), giving USD. These codes are used by banks, exchanges, and payment systems to avoid the ambiguity of symbols — after all, the "$" sign is shared by the US, Canadian, Australian, and many other dollars.

FAQ

Why do several currencies share the same symbol? Symbols like $ (dollar), ¥ (yen and yuan), and kr (Scandinavian krona/krone) are reused across countries. The ISO 4217 code removes the ambiguity, which is why codes are preferred in finance.

Are the currency names translated? Yes. The codes and symbols are universal, but the names are rendered in your browser's language via Intl.DisplayNames. If a name can't be resolved, the code is shown instead.

Does this convert currencies or show exchange rates? No. This is a reference for symbols and codes only — it does not fetch live rates or perform conversions.