Naira Sign Symbol
The ₦ naira sign represents the Nigerian Naira currency.
U+20A6
The ₦ symbol is used to show prices, balances, and amounts in Nigerian Naira. It’s widely used in everyday banking, shopping, and invoices. Below you’ll find practical copy options and developer-friendly escapes.
Naira Sign Symbol Meaning
The ₦ symbol is the Unicode “NAIRA SIGN” with code point U+20A6 (HTML entity: ₦). It’s used to denote amounts in Nigerian Naira, typically placed before or next to a number (for example, ₦10,000 or 10,000₦ depending on local formatting). In text, design, and UI forms, it helps clearly communicate currency without spelling out “Naira” every time. For developers, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character so the symbol displays correctly across platforms and browsers.
Common uses
- •Displaying product prices and checkout totals in Nigerian online stores
- •Formatting bank balances and payment amounts in apps and dashboards
- •Showing costs on invoices, receipts, and quotes for Nigerian customers
- •Labeling currency fields in spreadsheets, forms, and reports
- •Creating marketing posts and social media graphics with currency values
Examples
₦ Naira Sign (Nigerian Naira Currency Symbol)
- ₦Total: ₦25,000
- ₦Payment amount ₦18,500
- ₦Balance ₦3,200
- ₦Your order: ₦9,750
- ₦Donation: ₦1,000
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20A6 | |
| HTML Entity | ₦ | |
| HTML Code | ₦ | |
| CSS | \20A6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8358 | |
| Decimal | 8358 |
How to type Naira Sign Symbol (₦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8358 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 20A6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20A6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 20a6, 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 Naira Sign symbol mean?
The ₦ symbol is the Unicode “NAIRA SIGN” with code point U+20A6 (HTML entity: ₦). It’s used to denote amounts in Nigerian Naira, typically placed before or next to a number (for example, ₦10,000 or 10,000₦ depending on local formatting). In text, design, and UI forms, it helps clearly communicate currency without spelling out “Naira” every time. For developers, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character so the symbol displays correctly across platforms and browsers.
How do I copy the ₦ naira sign?
Copy the character directly from this page: ₦. You can also use the provided HTML entity (₦) or Unicode code point U+20A6.
What is the Unicode code point for ₦?
The Naira Sign is Unicode code point U+20A6.
How can I use ₦ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ₦ in your markup.
How can I use ₦ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\20A6. JavaScript escape: \\u{20A6}.