Tamil Rupee Sign Letter
௹ is the Tamil Rupee Sign used to represent the rupee currency in Tamil text.
U+0BF9
The symbol ௹ is the Tamil Rupee Sign. It is part of the Tamil block and has a dedicated Unicode code point. Use it when you need a Tamil-typography-friendly rupee character.
Tamil Rupee Sign Letter Meaning
௹ (Tamil Rupee Sign) is a currency symbol used in Tamil-written contexts to indicate the Indian rupee. Instead of using the generic ₹ character, this symbol helps match Tamil typographic conventions in documents, UI labels, invoices, and text meant for Tamil readers. In digital formats, the key is using the correct Unicode character so it renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support it. When you copy and paste ௹, or insert it by Unicode (U+0BF9), your text will retain the intended currency meaning in Tamil language layouts.
Common uses
- •Typing Tamil rupee amounts in emails, invoices, and receipts
- •Designing Tamil-language UI labels for prices and billing screens
- •Formatting e-commerce product listings for Tamil audiences
- •Adding currency symbols in Tamil documents and word-processed text
- •Social media captions and posts that use Tamil script pricing
Examples
௹ Tamil Rupee Sign | Copy and Unicode Info
- ௹விலை: ௹ 500
- ௹மொத்தம்: ௹ 1,250
- ௹இன்று ௹ 99 தள்ளுபடி
- ௹கட்டணம்: ௹ 3,600
- ௹செலவு: ௹ 25
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BF9 | |
| HTML Entity | ௹ | |
| HTML Code | ௹ | |
| CSS | \0BF9 |
FAQ
What does the Tamil Rupee Sign letter mean?
௹ (Tamil Rupee Sign) is a currency symbol used in Tamil-written contexts to indicate the Indian rupee. Instead of using the generic ₹ character, this symbol helps match Tamil typographic conventions in documents, UI labels, invoices, and text meant for Tamil readers. In digital formats, the key is using the correct Unicode character so it renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support it. When you copy and paste ௹, or insert it by Unicode (U+0BF9), your text will retain the intended currency meaning in Tamil language layouts.
What is the Unicode for the Tamil Rupee Sign ௹?
The Unicode code point for ௹ is U+0BF9.
How can I include ௹ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ௹ to represent the character.
How do I use ௹ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0BF9. JavaScript escape: \\u{0BF9}.
Where should I use ௹ instead of the generic ₹ symbol?
Use ௹ when your text is written in Tamil and you want the rupee symbol to match Tamil-script typography and conventions.