International system values: Currency symbol

Sets the symbol to use when displaying currency values. (QCURSYM)

Currency symbol, also known as QCURSYM, is a member of the international category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify the symbol used for currency. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > International > Formats
Special authority None
Default value Varies for different countries/regions
Changes take effect Immediately
Lockable No

What can I do with this system value?

You can specify the currency symbol to be used on the system. You may enter any character except a blank, dash (-), ampersand (&), asterisk (*), or zero (0).

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the international system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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System values: International overview
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