Colon Sign Symbol
₡ is the Colon Sign, a currency symbol represented by U+20A1.
U+20A1
The ₡ symbol is commonly used to represent money in certain contexts. It has the Unicode code point U+20A1 and can be copied directly or inserted using standard escapes.
Colon Sign Symbol Meaning
₡ (Unicode name: COLON SIGN, code point U+20A1) is a typographic currency symbol often used to denote amounts of money in contexts where the “colon” is the relevant unit. In everyday text, it typically appears immediately before a number (for example, ₡5000) to show pricing, totals, or balances. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it can be used reliably in documents and web pages without resorting to images. Use the HTML entity (₡) or Unicode escapes when you need to insert the symbol via code.
Common uses
- •Displaying prices and shopping totals in currency-formatted text
- •Labeling account balances or payment amounts in invoices
- •Showing costs in budgeting spreadsheets and export files
- •Writing UI or form fields for “currency” values where ₡ is expected
- •Designing social media graphics or posters with currency amounts
Examples
₡ Colon Sign (U+20A1)
- ₡Total due: ₡12,500
- ₡Discount applied: ₡1,200
- ₡Balance: ₡3,750
- ₡Shipping fee: ₡800
- ₡Price per item: ₡450
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20A1 | |
| HTML Entity | ₡ | |
| HTML Code | ₡ | |
| CSS | \20A1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8353 | |
| Decimal | 8353 |
How to type Colon Sign Symbol (₡)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8353 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 20A1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20A1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 20a1, 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 Colon Sign symbol mean?
₡ (Unicode name: COLON SIGN, code point U+20A1) is a typographic currency symbol often used to denote amounts of money in contexts where the “colon” is the relevant unit. In everyday text, it typically appears immediately before a number (for example, ₡5000) to show pricing, totals, or balances. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it can be used reliably in documents and web pages without resorting to images. Use the HTML entity (₡) or Unicode escapes when you need to insert the symbol via code.
What Unicode character is ₡?
₡ is the COLON SIGN with Unicode code point U+20A1.
How do I copy the ₡ symbol into my document?
Copy the character “₡” directly, or insert it using the HTML entity ₡ or the Unicode escape \\u{20A1} (where supported).
Does ₡ always mean the same currency?
In most uses, ₡ is used as a currency symbol for “colon” amounts. In specific locales or applications, it may be tied to that local currency unit.
Why should I use the real symbol instead of an image?
Using the Unicode character helps with text search, proper encoding, responsive design, and consistent rendering across fonts (as long as the font supports U+20A1).