Cedi Sign Symbol
The ₵ symbol represents the Ghanaian cedi currency sign.
U+20B5
The ₵ symbol is commonly used to denote Ghanaian cedi amounts in text. It’s a single-character currency sign you can copy for labels, prices, and documents. You can also use its Unicode code point U+20B5 in software and web content.
Cedi Sign Symbol Meaning
₵ is the Unicode “CEDI SIGN” (U+20B5), used to represent amounts in Ghanaian cedi. In everyday writing, it appears alongside numbers to show currency value (for example, in price tags, invoices, and product descriptions). As a dedicated currency sign, it helps keep text consistent and readable across documents and interfaces compared with writing out the currency name. In web and software contexts, you can insert it directly as the character “₵”, or reference it using the provided escapes (HTML entity ₵ or CSS/JavaScript escapes) to ensure correct rendering.
Common uses
- •Writing prices and product labels in Ghanaian cedi
- •Adding currency formatting in invoices and receipts
- •Designing posters, menus, and flyers with cedi amounts
- •Displaying totals in spreadsheets and financial summaries
- •Using in UI text for checkout, payment, and billing fields
Examples
₵ Cedi Sign (U+20B5)
- ₵Total: ₵50
- ₵Price: ₵1200
- ₵Amount due: ₵300.75
- ₵You paid ₵25
- ₵Balance: ₵980
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20B5 | |
| HTML Entity | ₵ | |
| HTML Code | ₵ | |
| CSS | \20B5 |
FAQ
What does the Cedi Sign symbol mean?
₵ is the Unicode “CEDI SIGN” (U+20B5), used to represent amounts in Ghanaian cedi. In everyday writing, it appears alongside numbers to show currency value (for example, in price tags, invoices, and product descriptions). As a dedicated currency sign, it helps keep text consistent and readable across documents and interfaces compared with writing out the currency name. In web and software contexts, you can insert it directly as the character “₵”, or reference it using the provided escapes (HTML entity ₵ or CSS/JavaScript escapes) to ensure correct rendering.
What Unicode character is the ₵ symbol?
The ₵ symbol is the Unicode “CEDI SIGN” with code point U+20B5.
How do I copy the ₵ symbol for use in web text?
You can copy the character directly (₵) or use the HTML entity ₵.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for U+20B5?
CSS escape: \\20B5. JavaScript escape: \\u{20B5}.
Is ₵ only for the Ghanaian cedi?
The most common and intended use of the ₵ character is to represent Ghanaian cedi amounts.