Livre Tournois Sign Symbol
The ₶ symbol (LIVRE TOURNOIS SIGN) represents the livre tournois as a currency sign.
U+20B6
The ₶ symbol is a Unicode character used for the livre tournois currency sign. It’s useful when you need historical or specialized currency notation in text, design, or code. Below you’ll find practical copy options and usage examples.
Livre Tournois Sign Symbol Meaning
₶ is the Unicode “LIVRE TOURNOIS SIGN” (U+20B6). It is a currency symbol associated with the livre tournois, a historical French currency unit. In practice, you may see it used to label amounts in documents that discuss monetary history, economic writing, museum or education materials, or in typography projects that include period-appropriate currency notation. When entering or displaying the symbol, rely on its Unicode identity (U+20B6) so it renders consistently across platforms that support it.
Common uses
- •Labeling prices or amounts in historical money contexts
- •Typography and layout work for educational or museum materials
- •Writing about French monetary history in articles and reports
- •Designing posters, infographics, or timelines that reference currency
- •Using in developer content where Unicode-accurate currency symbols are required
Examples
₶ Livres Tournois Sign - Currency Symbol
- ₶Montant: ₶12
- ₶Coût total: ₶45
- ₶Valeur indiquée en ₶
- ₶Paiement de ₶3,50
- ₶Budget: ₶120 pour l’atelier
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20B6 | |
| HTML Entity | ₶ | |
| HTML Code | ₶ | |
| CSS | \20B6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8374 | |
| Decimal | 8374 |
How to type Livre Tournois Sign Symbol (₶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8374 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 20B6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20B6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 20b6, 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 Livre Tournois Sign symbol mean?
₶ is the Unicode “LIVRE TOURNOIS SIGN” (U+20B6). It is a currency symbol associated with the livre tournois, a historical French currency unit. In practice, you may see it used to label amounts in documents that discuss monetary history, economic writing, museum or education materials, or in typography projects that include period-appropriate currency notation. When entering or displaying the symbol, rely on its Unicode identity (U+20B6) so it renders consistently across platforms that support it.
What is the Unicode code point for ₶?
The symbol ₶ is Unicode U+20B6.
How can I copy ₶ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ₶.
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use the CSS escape: \\20B6.
Where is the symbol most commonly used?
It’s commonly used to denote the livre tournois currency sign in historical or specialized monetary text and designs.