ISO 4217:2015 PDF

Codes for the representation of currencies

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ISO 4217:2015

Codes for the representation of currencies

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Формат:: Электронный (PDF)
Количество страниц:: 5
Дата публикации:: 5 августа 2015 г.
Издание:: ISO IS 4217 edition 8 version 1
ICS:: 01.140.30

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ISO 4217:2015 specifies the structure for a three-letter alphabetic code and an equivalent three-digit numeric code for the representation of currencies. For those currencies having minor units, it also shows the decimal relationship between such units and the currency itself. The scope of this International Standard also includes funds and precious metals. ISO 4217:2015 also includes basic guidelines for its maintenance. ISO 4217:2015 is intended for use in any application of trade, commerce and banking, where currencies and, where appropriate, funds are required to be described. It is designed to be equally suitable for manual users and for those employing automated systems.

Технические детали

Технический комитет: ISO/TC 68/SC 8 - Reference data for financial services
SKU: ISO 4217:2015

Abstract

Overview

ISO 4217:2015 specifies a standardized scheme for the representation of currencies used in international trade, commerce and banking. The standard defines a three-letter alphabetic (alpha-3) code and a corresponding three-digit numeric code for each currency. It also records the decimal relationship to any minor units, and includes codes for funds and precious metals. ISO 4217 is designed to support both manual and automated systems and is aligned with ISO 3166-1 country identifiers.

Key Topics

Code structure
- Alphabetic codes: three uppercase letters (alpha-3). The first two letters normally derive from the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code; the third letter is a mnemonic for the currency name.
- Numeric codes: three-digit numeric values, derived where possible from United Nations country codes, with a reserved user-assigned range for exceptions.
Minor unit
- The standard records the decimal relationship between a currency and its minor unit (e.g., 100:1). Values such as 0 or "n.a." indicate no minor unit for that currency.
Lists and maintenance
- List one: active currency, fund and precious metal codes (alphabetic, numeric and minor unit).
- List two: fund codes registered with the Maintenance Agency.
- List three: historic (withdrawn) currency and fund denominations with withdrawal dates.
- A designated Maintenance Agency (ISO 4217/MA) issues, amends and deletes entries in consultation with monetary authorities. Changes are applied upon request by monetary authorities.
Redenomination and code stability
- Redenomination rules distinguish unit-value changes (which receive new codes) from minor unit or name amendments (which normally keep existing codes).
- Assigned alpha-3 codes are not reused.

Applications

ISO 4217:2015 is applicable wherever currencies must be identified unambiguously:

Banking systems: payments, ledger entries, international transfers.
Financial reporting: currency tagging in accounting and reconciliation.
Trade and commerce: invoicing, pricing, and cross-border settlement.
Automated systems: APIs, data exchange formats, and payment rails that require machine-readable currency identifiers.

Practical benefits include reduced ambiguity in multi-currency processing, consistent interfaces between institutions, and an auditable maintenance process for code changes.

Related Standards

ISO 3166-1: Country codes used as the basis for most alphabetic currency code elements.
ISO/IEC Directives: procedural context for standard development and maintenance.

For implementers, use ISO 4217 lists (List one, two and three) as the authoritative reference and consult the Maintenance Agency for any requests or updates.

Overview

Key Topics

Code structure
- Alphabetic codes: three uppercase letters (alpha-3). The first two letters normally derive from the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code; the third letter is a mnemonic for the currency name.
- Numeric codes: three-digit numeric values, derived where possible from United Nations country codes, with a reserved user-assigned range for exceptions.
Minor unit
- The standard records the decimal relationship between a currency and its minor unit (e.g., 100:1). Values such as 0 or "n.a." indicate no minor unit for that currency.
Lists and maintenance
- List one: active currency, fund and precious metal codes (alphabetic, numeric and minor unit).
- List two: fund codes registered with the Maintenance Agency.
- List three: historic (withdrawn) currency and fund denominations with withdrawal dates.
- A designated Maintenance Agency (ISO 4217/MA) issues, amends and deletes entries in consultation with monetary authorities. Changes are applied upon request by monetary authorities.
Redenomination and code stability
- Redenomination rules distinguish unit-value changes (which receive new codes) from minor unit or name amendments (which normally keep existing codes).
- Assigned alpha-3 codes are not reused.

Applications

ISO 4217:2015 is applicable wherever currencies must be identified unambiguously:

Banking systems: payments, ledger entries, international transfers.
Financial reporting: currency tagging in accounting and reconciliation.
Trade and commerce: invoicing, pricing, and cross-border settlement.
Automated systems: APIs, data exchange formats, and payment rails that require machine-readable currency identifiers.

Practical benefits include reduced ambiguity in multi-currency processing, consistent interfaces between institutions, and an auditable maintenance process for code changes.

Related Standards

ISO 3166-1: Country codes used as the basis for most alphabetic currency code elements.
ISO/IEC Directives: procedural context for standard development and maintenance.

For implementers, use ISO 4217 lists (List one, two and three) as the authoritative reference and consult the Maintenance Agency for any requests or updates.

ISO 4217:2015 PDF

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Overview

Key Topics

Applications

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