How many decimal places does the South African Rand use?

The South African Rand (ZAR) uses 2 decimal places. Amounts are commonly written with the minor unit, e.g. prices and bank transfers.

Which countries use the South African Rand?

The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa.

ISO 4217 · ZARSymbol R

South African Rand.

Q: What is the ISO code for the South African Rand?

The ISO 4217 currency code for the South African Rand is ZAR. Its symbol is R.

The ISO 4217 currency code for the South African Rand is ZAR. Its symbol is R and it uses 2 decimal places as the official currency of South Africa.

Currency facts

ISO 4217 code: ZAR
Symbol: R
Decimal places: 2
Used in: 1 country

Where it circulates

Countries using the South African Rand

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South Africa

Southern Africa

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