(1) A number between 00001 and 65534 that is assigned to identify a graphic character set. For i5/OS, the graphic character set global identifier is expressed as a 5-digit decimal number. For example, the invariant character set has the GCSGID of 00640.
(2) A unique graphic character set identifier that can be expressed as either a 2-byte binary value or a 5-digit decimal value.