Currency SymbolsCopy and Paste $
Find a currency sign for a price label, document or message. A symbol is not always a unique currency identifier: $ and ¥ can refer to more than one currency. Add a currency code or a clear written label when the context could be ambiguous.
Common Currency Symbols
Frequently used monetary signs, including the generic currency sign.
European Currency Signs
Euro, pound and other signs encoded for monetary notation; some signs also have historical uses.
Asian & Regional Currency Signs
Rupee, won, yen and other region-specific signs. The Unicode name identifies the character.
More Monetary Signs
Additional signs used in prices, historical notation and digital-currency discussions.
Fullwidth Currency Symbols
Wider characters for layouts that specifically call for fullwidth typography.
Symbols That Need Context
These are character references, not exchange rates or a list of legal tender.
| Sign | Character name | Writing tip |
|---|---|---|
| $ | Dollar sign | Add a currency code when the dollar currency is unclear |
| ¥ | Yen sign | Clarify yen or yuan in international text |
| € | Euro sign | Keep price spacing consistent with the document’s locale |
| £ | Pound sign | Use the context to identify the monetary unit |
| ₿ | Bitcoin sign | Different from the Thai baht sign ฿ |
Writing Prices Without Ambiguity
Pick the correct character and follow the formatting rules of your document or application.
A sign is not a currency code
A code such as USD identifies a currency more precisely than $. When an audience spans countries, use the code or an explicit label.
Watch similar-looking signs
₿ is U+20BF BITCOIN SIGN; ฿ is U+0E3F THAI CURRENCY SYMBOL BAHT. ₤ is LIRA SIGN, while £ is POUND SIGN. Similar shapes do not make them interchangeable.
Store numbers separately
In a spreadsheet, enter the numeric amount and apply the appropriate currency format. Pasting a decorated price string can cause the cell to be treated as text.
Character references: Currency Symbols, Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms. Character names follow the Unicode Character Database.
Related Symbols
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Currency Symbols FAQ
Does $ always mean US dollars?
No. Several currencies use a dollar sign. Use a currency code or a written currency name when the surrounding context does not identify it.
Is ₿ the same character as ฿?
No. ₿ is BITCOIN SIGN, U+20BF. ฿ is THAI CURRENCY SYMBOL BAHT, U+0E3F. Copy the one that matches your intended text.
Should I use fullwidth ＄ instead of $?
Use ＄ only when you specifically need fullwidth typography. It is U+FF04, whereas the ordinary dollar sign is U+0024. They are different text characters.
Why does a price paste as text in my spreadsheet?
A pasted string that includes a currency sign or other decoration can be treated as text. Enter the numeric amount and use the spreadsheet’s currency formatting when you need calculations.
Should the currency sign go before or after the number?
Placement and spacing depend on the locale and the document’s conventions. Use the appropriate locale setting in your editor, and add a currency code or written name when the sign alone is ambiguous.