The Myanmar monetary unit, also known as the Burmese kyat, is the official currency of Myanmar. It is denoted by the ISO code of MMK and is subdivided into smaller units known as pyas. There are several synonyms or alternative names that refer to the Myanmar monetary unit, such as the Burmese currency, Myanmar money, or simply the kyat. The term Myanma kutkha is sometimes used to describe the currency, while other people refer to it as the Myanmar dollar or the Burmese dollar. Regardless of the term used, the kyat is the currency that residents and visitors alike use to pay for goods and services in Myanmar.