Euro-currency Sign Symbol
The ₠ euro-currency sign is a Unicode currency symbol used to represent “euro” in a compact form.
U+20A0
The symbol “₠” is the Unicode EURO-CURRENCY SIGN at code point U+20A0. Use it when you need a distinct euro-related currency glyph for documents, UI, or typography.
Euro-currency Sign Symbol Meaning
₠ (EURO-CURRENCY SIGN, U+20A0) is a currency symbol intended to represent the euro in a specific typographic form. It is often used in settings where a dedicated euro-glyph is desired, such as branding-style text, UI labels, or compact financial displays. In practice, it may be used alongside or instead of the more common “€” character depending on font support and design needs. When using it on the web, you can reference it reliably by Unicode (U+20A0) via the HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape to help ensure consistent rendering across systems.
Common uses
- •Designing currency icons or compact price labels for apps and websites
- •Displaying amounts in templates where a specific euro-like glyph is preferred
- •Using in typography samples or brand mockups that require a distinct currency symbol
- •Annotating documents and spreadsheets when a euro-related symbol is needed in text
- •Adding currency notation to posts, captions, and marketing copy
Examples
₠ Euro-currency sign (U+20A0)
- ₠Total: ₠12.50
- ₠Budget (₠): Q2 summary
- ₠Price: ₠99.00
- ₠Subscription fee: ₠5.99/month
- ₠Payment amount: ₠250
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20A0 | |
| HTML Entity | ₠ | |
| HTML Code | ₠ | |
| CSS | \20A0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8352 | |
| Decimal | 8352 |
How to type Euro-currency Sign Symbol (₠)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8352 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 20A0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20A0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 20a0, 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 Euro-currency Sign symbol mean?
₠ (EURO-CURRENCY SIGN, U+20A0) is a currency symbol intended to represent the euro in a specific typographic form. It is often used in settings where a dedicated euro-glyph is desired, such as branding-style text, UI labels, or compact financial displays. In practice, it may be used alongside or instead of the more common “€” character depending on font support and design needs. When using it on the web, you can reference it reliably by Unicode (U+20A0) via the HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape to help ensure consistent rendering across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ₠?
The EURO-CURRENCY SIGN is U+20A0.
How do I use ₠ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ₠ or insert the character directly: ₠.
What is the CSS escape for ₠?
Use \\20A0 in CSS.
How do I include ₠ in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape \\u{20A0}.