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Currency of Paraguay: Paraguayan Guarani

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Paraguayan Guarani · PYG · National

Paraguayan Guarani
ISO PYG · PARAGUAY
Paraguayan Guarani
ISO codePYG
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Paraguay
PYG
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
PYG
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyParaguayan Guaraní
ISO codePYG
Largest note₲100,000
Largest coin₲1,000
Current note seriesCurrent circulating paper/polymer issues

Who Issues Paraguayan Guarani in Paraguay

Within Paraguay, the Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) is a national monetary unit with domestic institutional responsibility. The symbol shown is PYG; ISO 4217 separately records numeric identifier 600.

On this Paraguay currency page, Central Bank of Paraguay manages the monetary framework for the Paraguayan Guarani in Paraguay. PYG is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyParaguayan Guarani (PYG)
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of Paraguay

Exchange Rate for PYG

When checking Paraguayan Guarani values in Paraguay, the useful benchmark is a dated PYG observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. Actual conversion costs depend on the provider's spread, fees and timing. The comparison stays the data layers easy to distinguish.

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Within Paraguay's currency framework, hold the pair and timestamp constant when judging changes in the reference rate. Reference observations are benchmarks, not guaranteed retail transaction prices.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Banco Central del Paraguay's August 2026 circulation table shows ₲2,000, ₲5,000, ₲10,000, ₲20,000, ₲50,000 and ₲100,000 banknotes, including both paper and polymer ₲5,000 issues.

₲2,000
₲5,000
₲10,000
₲20,000
₲50,000
₲100,000

Coins

The same official circulation table lists ₲50, ₲100, ₲500 and ₲1,000 coins.

₲50
₲100
₲500
₲1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Paraguay?

For the monetary setup used in Paraguay, the Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) is the national currency, with Central Bank of Paraguay responsible for the domestic monetary framework.

Who manages the currency system in Paraguay?

Central Bank of Paraguay is the main monetary authority identified for Paraguay.

Are the exchange rates for Paraguay real-time?

When interpreting Paraguayan Guarani data for Paraguay, where the pair is supported, the displayed conversion comes from the latest available reference observation and is date-stamped. It should not be read as a live executable quote. The comparison keeps the reference point clear.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

Central Bank of Paraguay is the principal reference used here for institutional facts about Paraguayan Guarani in Paraguay. PYG is identified under ISO 4217, and any dated conversion observation is presented independently of the monetary-system description.

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Exchange-rate note: the PYG converter for Paraguay requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.