nls_nchar_characterset specifies the default character set of the database and is used for data types such as NCHAR, NVARCHAR2, and NCLOB.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Parameter type | Varchar |
| Default value | AL16UTF16 |
| Value range | AL16UTF16 |
| Effective scope | GLOBAL |
| Involved in serialization | Yes |
| Plan generation affected | Yes |