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There are many different currencies in the world. In order to ensure consistency, certain style conventions should be used on Wikivoyage.

Except for the countries specifically listed below, prefix currency amounts with the three letter ISO 4217 code for the currency in block capitals and no intervening space.

eg: in Azerbaijan, not,  nor

However, don't knock yourself out "correcting" USD27 to $27 - there is more important work to be done in plunging forward and writing an up-to-date and accurate free Travel Guide!

Commonly known currency symbols
Prices should be listed with the universally known currency notation that travellers will encounter when they arrive at the destination in question. Most currency symbols will usually be prefixed. Travellers should be able to assume that symbols used for multiple currencies (like or ) apply to the local currency. Unless there is a real risk of ambiguity, do not use the three letter ISO 4217 currency codes like "", "", nor "" if the currency symbol is both well established and commonly known:
 * in the USA, not, , nor
 * in Canada, not, , nor
 * in Australia, not, , nor
 * in China, not, nor
 * in the Eurozone, not,  nor
 * in India, not, , nor
 * in Israel, not, , nor
 * in Japan, not, nor
 * in the Philippines, not, nor
 * in South Africa, not, nor
 * in South Korea, not, , nor
 * in the UK, not, nor

Some currencies have widely used abbreviations that are used like symbols in front, without a space and without a period:
 * in Malaysia, not, , nor  (with a space before the amount)

Some currencies have widely used abbreviations that are used like symbols in front, with a space but without a period:
 * in Indonesia, not, nor
 * in Pakistan not, nor
 * in Denmark, not, nor
 * in Iceland, not, nor
 * in Norway, not, nor
 * in Sweden, not, nor

Some currencies have widely used abbreviations that are commonly known and used like symbols after the amount, with a space but without a period: As in other numerical expressions, use a non-breaking space for the space between the number and its currency, to avoid a line break.
 * in the Czech Republic, not, nor

If you write  it will always display as 100 Kč  making sure that the numeral is never separated from its associated unit by wrapping to the next line like: 100 Kč .

If the currency name is short enough to be spelled out in full and/or lacks a commonly recognized symbol/abbreviation, it should come after the amount.
 * in Ethiopia
 * in Morocco and the United Arab Emirates
 * in Transnistria
 * in Vietnam

Some countries do have a commonly recognized symbol/abbreviation that, (after discussion), we have decided not to use:
 * in Thailand (rather than )
 * in Laos (rather than )

In articles where different currencies with similar names might be confused, three letter ISO 4217 currency codes might be commonly used in an international context and tourist businesses. In that case, they can also be used on Wikivoyage to avoid ambiguity.


 * in Denmark
 * in Iceland
 * in Norway
 * in Sweden

If the country or article uses multiple currencies, including foreign ones, use the shortest unambiguous form for each. For US dollars, this is USD. For euros, it's €.

Price ranges
Write price ranges using a single currency symbol and a single dash with no spaces.
 * Dinner
 * Double room

Decimal
Use a "." to mark decimals, and use a "," to separate thousands groups.
 * Right:
 * Wrong:
 * Wrong:
 * Wrong:

Number words
A billion is a thousand million (US style), not a million million (old Commonwealth style).

Consistency
When writing about the cost of an item in a country, stick to that country's currency. Do not switch between currencies. Doing so causes confusion and frustration. If you only know the price in dollars or euros, go to a currency conversion site and convert the number. Round off amounts appropriately.

Right:

Wrong: You can purchase a gift for Rs 100. A taxi ride costs.

Special cases
In some countries such as Cambodia and much of Africa, the local currency is so weak or unstable that any larger prices (eg: hotel rooms) are quoted and paid for in a foreign currency. If this is the case, follow local conventions and list those prices in the foreign currency.

In some countries such as Myanmar, foreign nationals pay a USD price for some things (hotels, air and train tickets, entrance fees), but in local currency for other things (food, shopping, buses, taxis). In this case, it is best to list the price in the currency that the foreign traveller will use even if it means switching currencies in the body of the page.

If something falls on an international boundary it may be necessary to indicate which currency (or currencies) the vendor is using. If a seat on the next Tunnel Bus to leave Detroit is CAD4.00, say so.

Even when the vast majority of expenses will be paid in local currency, if the inflation rate is high enough that information will become outdated in only two years or less, use the equivalent amount in USD. This should be consistent for all articles pertaining to the country.

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