Cent Sign Symbol
The cent sign ¢ indicates an amount in cents as part of a currency value.
U+00A2
The cent sign ¢ is a currency symbol used for values less than a dollar. You can copy it directly from this page or use the provided character codes in your software.
Cent Sign Symbol Meaning
The cent sign ¢ represents a monetary unit of “one cent,” typically used in prices and financial text. It is most often seen alongside whole currency amounts such as dollars (e.g., “5¢” or “$1.25” where cents appear). In everyday usage, it helps quickly communicate small denominations in advertising, menus, receipts, and product listings. In digital contexts, the character is defined as CENT SIGN with Unicode code point U+00A2, making it straightforward to use in HTML and programming languages that support Unicode.
Common uses
- •Writing prices that include cents (e.g., “19¢”)
- •Labeling small-denomination offers in menus and signage
- •Displaying discount amounts or unit costs in ecommerce listings
- •Formatting receipt totals where cents are shown separately
- •Creating consistent currency text in templates and UI elements
Examples
¢ Cent Sign (U+00A2)
- ¢Cake costs 75¢ per slice.
- ¢The candy is 2¢ each.
- ¢Shipping is 10¢ in select areas.
- ¢Upgrade for just 49¢.
- ¢Tax adds 7¢ to the total.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00A2 | |
| HTML Entity | ¢ | |
| HTML Code | ¢ | |
| CSS | \00A2 |
FAQ
What does the Cent Sign symbol mean?
The cent sign ¢ represents a monetary unit of “one cent,” typically used in prices and financial text. It is most often seen alongside whole currency amounts such as dollars (e.g., “5¢” or “$1.25” where cents appear). In everyday usage, it helps quickly communicate small denominations in advertising, menus, receipts, and product listings. In digital contexts, the character is defined as CENT SIGN with Unicode code point U+00A2, making it straightforward to use in HTML and programming languages that support Unicode.
What is the Unicode for the cent sign ¢?
The cent sign ¢ is Unicode U+00A2.
How do I write ¢ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ¢
What CSS escape can I use for the cent sign?
Use: \\00A2
How do I type ¢ in JavaScript?
You can use: \\u{00A2} (template string/Unicode escape support) or an equivalent Unicode character in your source.