Currency Symbols Around the World: Complete Copy Paste Guide
Every currency has its own symbol. Whether you're writing about money, building a financial app, or just need the right sign for a price tag, here's every currency symbol you can copy and paste.
Major Currency Symbols
- US Dollar: $ — Used in the United States, Canada, Australia, and many other countries
- Euro: € — Used across 20 European Union countries
- British Pound: £ — United Kingdom
- Japanese Yen: ¥ — Japan
- Chinese Yuan: ¥ — China (same symbol as Yen)
- Indian Rupee: ₹ — India
- South Korean Won: ₩ — South Korea
- Swiss Franc: Fr or CHF — Switzerland
Currency Symbols Copy Paste Table
| Symbol | Currency | Country/Region | HTML Code |
|---|
| $ | Dollar | USA, Canada, Australia | $ |
| € | Euro | Eurozone (20 countries) | € |
| £ | Pound Sterling | United Kingdom | £ |
| ¥ | Yen / Yuan | Japan / China | ¥ |
| ₹ | Rupee | India | ₹ |
| ₩ | Won | South Korea | ₩ |
| ₿ | Bitcoin | Digital Currency | ₿ |
| ₺ | Lira | Turkey | ₺ |
| ₴ | Hryvnia | Ukraine | ₴ |
| ₽ | Ruble | Russia | ₽ |
How to Type Currency Symbols
Dollar Sign ($)
- Windows: Shift + 4
- Mac: Shift + 4
- HTML: $
Euro Sign (€)
- Windows: Alt + 0128
- Mac: Option + Shift + 2
- HTML: €
Pound Sign (£)
- Windows: Alt + 0163
- Mac: Option + 3
- HTML: £
Yen / Yuan Sign (¥)
- Windows: Alt + 0165
- Mac: Option + Y
- HTML: ¥
Indian Rupee (₹)
- Windows: Alt + 8377
- Mac: Control + Command + Space, search "rupee"
- HTML: ₹
Cryptocurrency Symbols
- Bitcoin: ₿ — The original and most recognized cryptocurrency
- Ethereum: Ξ — Often represented by the Greek letter Xi
- Other crypto: Most altcoins use their ticker symbols (BTC, ETH, DOGE) rather than unique symbols
Historical Currency Symbols
Some currency symbols are no longer in active use but appear in historical contexts:
- ₠: Euro currency sign (replaced by €)
- ₣: French Franc (replaced by € in 2002)
- ₧: Spanish Peseta (replaced by € in 2002)
- ₠: generic currency sign
Tips for Using Currency Symbols
- Placement varies: In the US, the symbol goes before the number ($10). In France, it goes after (10€). Some countries put a space between the symbol and the number.
- Decimal separators: The US uses a period ($1.50), while many European countries use a comma (1,50€).
- Consistency: Pick one style and stick with it throughout your document.
- Accessibility: When using currency symbols in HTML, use the proper entity code for consistent rendering.
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