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Fullwidth Cent Sign Letter

¢ is the fullwidth version of the cent sign, used for consistent character width in East Asian text.

U+FFE0

The symbol ¢ is called the Fullwidth Cent Sign. It has the Unicode code point U+FFE0 and an HTML entity of ¢. Use it when you need a cent symbol that matches fullwidth typography.

Fullwidth Cent Sign Letter Meaning

¢ (FULLWIDTH CENT SIGN) is a typographic variant of the cent symbol designed for fullwidth character sets, where characters often occupy consistent “fullwidth” spacing. In practice, it’s used to keep alignment and visual balance in text that already uses fullwidth forms, such as headings, price displays, or UI elements rendered in East Asian fonts and layouts. While it represents cents like the regular cent sign, its main distinguishing feature is its fullwidth form, which can help avoid uneven spacing in monospaced or fixed-width design systems.

Common uses

  • •Pricing labels in fullwidth-styled UI and mockups
  • •Consistent alignment in East Asian typography layouts
  • •Social posts or banners where fullwidth characters are preferred
  • •Product descriptions that require fullwidth punctuation/marks
  • •Fallback/compatibility when regular cent signs don’t match width

Examples

¢ Fullwidth Cent Sign (U+FFE0)

  • ¢12¢ shipping fee
  • ¢Total: 5¢
  • ¢Offer ends in 10¢
  • ¢Price: 99¢ today
  • ¢Cost: 3¢ per item

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+FFE0
HTML Entity¢
HTML Code¢
CSS\FFE0
Alt CodeAlt + 65504
Decimal65504

How to type Fullwidth Cent Sign Letter (¢)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 65504 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FFE0 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FFE0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type ffe0, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy ¢ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.

FAQ

What does the Fullwidth Cent Sign letter mean?

¢ (FULLWIDTH CENT SIGN) is a typographic variant of the cent symbol designed for fullwidth character sets, where characters often occupy consistent “fullwidth” spacing. In practice, it’s used to keep alignment and visual balance in text that already uses fullwidth forms, such as headings, price displays, or UI elements rendered in East Asian fonts and layouts. While it represents cents like the regular cent sign, its main distinguishing feature is its fullwidth form, which can help avoid uneven spacing in monospaced or fixed-width design systems.

What is the Unicode code point for ¢?

The fullwidth cent sign ¢ is U+FFE0.

How do I use ¢ in HTML?

You can use the HTML entity ¢.

Is ¢ the same as the regular cent sign?

They both represent cents, but ¢ is the fullwidth version, which is intended for consistent fullwidth character spacing.

How can I copy ¢ reliably?

Copy the character directly from this page, or insert it by Unicode (U+FFE0) / HTML entity (¢).