Dominican Peso Symbol (RD$)
The Dominican Peso is symbolized by RD$ (or plain '$' domestically). Issued by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, it is the official legal currency of the Dominican Republic.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Dominican Peso.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | RD$ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | U+0024 (Prefix RD) | DOLLAR SIGN (PREFIX RD) | |
| HTML Representation | RD$ | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "RD$ " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Dominican Peso Symbol (RD$) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type RD$ directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type RD$ directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type RD$
Android (Gboard)
Type RD$
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Dominican Peso symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
Domestically, prices are marked with 'RD$' or '$' before the amount (RD$ 100). In international exchange, 'DOP' is used.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Writing DR$ instead of the official RD$ (República Dominicana).
- Confusing RD$ with US dollars.
- Inventing single-character Unicode symbols for Dominican peso.
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The Dominican peso was first introduced alongside the country's declaration of independence from Haiti in 1844. Between 1897 and 1947, the US dollar served as legal currency. In 1947, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic was founded and the modern peso oro was introduced at par with the US dollar.
Countries & Jurisdictions Using RD$
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dominican Peso (RD$)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Why is the Dominican Peso abbreviated as 'RD$'?
RD$ stands for 'República Dominicana' followed by the peso/dollar sign ($).
What is the ISO code for Dominican Peso?
The ISO 4217 code is DOP (numeric 214).
Does the Dominican Republic use the ₱ symbol?
No. The Dominican Republic uses RD$ or $, not ₱ (which is exclusive to the Philippines).