ICR 200
(Redirected from ISO 4217)
ICR 200 is the International Codes Registry standard for currencies and monetary units.
It assigns identifiers to active and withdrawn currencies, settlement units, funds, precious metals, and testing entries.
Code elements
[edit | edit source]| Element | Format | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabetic code | Three letters | Human-readable identifier used in prices, accounts, and exchange records |
| Numeric code | Four digits | Language-independent identifier |
| Minor unit | Integer | Number of decimal places normally used for the currency subdivision |
| Status | Controlled term | Active, transitional, withdrawn, reserved, test, or non-currency |
| Issuer | ICR 100 code or organization | Authority responsible for issuance |
| Effective dates | ICR 400 date | Start and end dates for the assignment |
Familiar alphabetic codes may be retained as ICR assignments when they are unambiguous. Numeric ICR currency identifiers use four digits.