1999 = MCMXCIX
The year 1999 is written MCMXCIX in Roman numerals. On a building cornerstone or film credit you may see it as MCMXCIX.
Split 1999 into 1000 + 900 + 90 + 9 and write each part: M (1000) + CM (900) + XC (90) + IX (9) = MCMXCIX.
MCMXCIX uses subtraction: CM = 900, XC = 90, IX = 9. A smaller symbol before a larger one is subtracted.
| Symbol | I | V | X | L | C | D | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 1 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 100 | 500 | 1,000 |
Need another number? Use the Roman numeral converter (both directions).
| Number | Roman numeral |
|---|---|
| 1995 | MCMXCV |
| 1996 | MCMXCVI |
| 1997 | MCMXCVII |
| 1998 | MCMXCVIII |
| 2000 | MM |
| 2001 | MMI |
| 2002 | MMII |
| 2003 | MMIII |