Currency Sign codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A4 |
| HTML (decimal) | ¤ |
| HTML (hex) | ¤ |
| HTML entity | ¤ |
| CSS | \00A4 |
| JavaScript | \u00A4 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0164 |
The official Unicode name is "Currency Sign".
How to type the currency sign
Windows
- Hold Alt and type
0164on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.) - In Microsoft Word, type
00A4and press Alt + X to turn the code into ¤. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "currency sign".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
00A4.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
00a4and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ¤ or ¤ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+00A4 (decimal 164) |
| UTF-8 bytes | C2 A4 |
| URL encoded | %C2%A4 |
| Category | Sc |
What the currency sign means
This generic currency sign indicates that a monetary value follows without specifying a particular nation's money. It serves as a placeholder in international finance, accounting templates, and software localization files.
Using the currency sign well
Encode it as U+00A4 in HTML or plain text documents. Choose fonts with broad Unicode coverage to prevent rendering issues across different operating systems.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ¡ | U+00A1 | Inverted Exclamation Mark |
| ¢ | U+00A2 | Cent Sign |
| £ | U+00A3 | Pound Sign |
| ¥ | U+00A5 | Yen Sign |
| ¦ | U+00A6 | Broken Bar |
| § | U+00A7 | Section Sign |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the currency sign?
The currency sign ¤ is U+00A4 (Currency Sign).
How do I type ¤ on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0164 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 00a4.
What is the HTML code for ¤?
Use ¤ or the named entity ¤. The hexadecimal form is ¤.
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