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# Currencies

## Setup - Basic Data Setup

When you select the **Region** in the application, the local currency assigned to that Region/Country is created automatically.

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You can create a **new Currency** by tapping the <img src="https://3463728548-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3tgh9KI6GtQ6RBAEz9%2F-M4UNTT5qE88662gZlGS%2F-M4UNre1df7-djt_z-BI%2Fadd_item_red.png?alt=media&amp;token=06c5b46f-34d5-45e1-b770-cc6150363f94" alt="" data-size="original"> button, if you want to accept payment for your sales in other Currencies than the official one of your Region/Country.

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Here you can enter the data for the new Currency:

* ***Code:*** By default, the system generates a sequential code, which can be changed as long as it is unique.
* ***Name:*** Here you must enter the name of the Currency.
* ***Status:*** Here you select whether this currency is in Active or Inactive status.
* ***Rate:*** Here you must enter the conversion factor with respect to the Currency of the Region/Country.
* ***Symbol:*** Here you must enter the symbol that identifies the Currency and that will be printed next to the amounts.
* ***Image:*** Here you can select an image that identifies the currency.
* ***Symbol position:*** The currency symbol can be printed before (Left) or after (Right) the amounts.
* ***Decimals Number:*** Here you must enter the number of decimals that the currency has.

You can add an image that identifies the currency using the <img src="https://3463728548-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3tgh9KI6GtQ6RBAEz9%2F-M4ULyIEIHgLPH6CnkIF%2F-M4UMeyVp4T1XAJgKfmt%2Fselect_image.png?alt=media&amp;token=427b0df9-b2c4-40d7-9525-728389d6b7c8" alt="" data-size="original"> button.

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You can choose an image from the preloaded **image catalog**.

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You can choose a **color** that will fill the entire button. The name will appear centered on the button.

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You can use **your own images**. Use the **Android Gallery** to search for images on your terminal or on an external device connected to it. It is recommended to choose images of a small size. If your device has a **Camera**, you can take a picture.

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You can choose an image from the **web catalog**, selecting the classification that best fits. This option appears when you have authenticated in **FACTORYCLOUD** and assigned the business.�

##

This is an example of currencies.

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Here you can see the list of **all created Currencies**.&#x20;

All sales will be made using the **default Currency** defined here.&#x20;

In the Payment Screen, you will have the option to change the amount of the sale to the **New Currency** and pay in cash with this Currency. The **Change returned** is always calculated in the **default Currency** of the Region/Country.
