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Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

The Malaysian ringgit is Malaysia's official currency. One ringgit is divided into 100 sen and Bank Negara Malaysia is the monetary authority.

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ISO codeMYR
SymbolRM
Central bankBank Negara Malaysia
Minor unitSen
RegionAsia Pacific
Statusactive
Issuing authorityBank Negara Malaysia

Currency facts

About the Malaysian Ringgit

MYR is the standard unit for Malaysian prices, accounts and payments. The RM symbol is commonly used domestically, while MYR is the unambiguous ISO code for international data.

Issuing authorityBank Negara Malaysia

Currency coverage

Where the Malaysian ringgit is official

Official tenderMalaysia

Countries

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FAQ

MYR questions

What is MYR?

MYR is the ISO 4217 code for the Malaysian ringgit. The Malaysian ringgit is Malaysia's official currency. One ringgit is divided into 100 sen and Bank Negara Malaysia is the monetary authority.

Who issues the Malaysian ringgit?

The Bank Negara Malaysia is the principal monetary authority associated with the Malaysian ringgit.

Where is MYR official tender?

MYR is official tender in Malaysia.

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