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# 8.2. Monetary Types

> Note: The `money` type is deprecated. Use `numeric` or `decimal` instead, in combination with the `to_char` function.

The `money` type stores a currency amount with a fixed fractional precision; see Table 8-3. Input is accepted in a variety of formats, including integer and floating-point literals, as well as "typical" currency formatting, such as `'$1,000.00'`. Output is generally in the latter form but depends on the locale.

Table 8-3. Monetary Types

Name | Storage Size | Description | Range
--- | --- | --- | ---
money | 4 bytes | currency amount | -21474836.48 to +21474836.47

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