New Sheqel Sign Symbol
The ₪ symbol represents the New Sheqel currency sign used for Israeli currency.
U+20AA
The ₪ sign is used to label prices, salaries, and payments in Israel. If you need a reliable currency glyph for design or coding, you can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes. Below you’ll find the key technical details and ready-to-use examples.
New Sheqel Sign Symbol Meaning
The ₪ character is the Unicode “NEW SHEQEL SIGN,” used as a currency symbol for the Israeli New Sheqel. It’s commonly seen in everyday contexts like product prices, ticketing, restaurant menus, and payment amounts. In documents and apps, it helps make monetary values instantly recognizable without spelling out the currency name each time. For digital work, it’s a single Unicode character with a specific code point, so it’s best to use the official Unicode character or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering across platforms and fonts.
Common uses
- •Displaying Israeli New Sheqel prices in storefronts and menus
- •Labeling amounts in invoices, receipts, and accounting records
- •Showing wages, refunds, or subscription costs in apps and dashboards
- •Formatting money fields in forms (e.g., “₪ 199.00”) for clarity
- •Using the symbol in marketing creatives and social posts for local pricing
Examples
₪ New Sheqel Sign (ILS Currency Symbol)
- ₪Total: ₪ 125.50
- ₪Discount: ₪ 20
- ₪Monthly plan — ₪ 49
- ₪Refund issued: ₪ 10.00
- ₪Price per item: ₪ 199
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20AA | |
| HTML Entity | ₪ | |
| HTML Code | ₪ | |
| CSS | \20AA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8362 | |
| Decimal | 8362 |
How to type New Sheqel Sign Symbol (₪)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8362 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 20AA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20AA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 20aa, 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 New Sheqel Sign symbol mean?
The ₪ character is the Unicode “NEW SHEQEL SIGN,” used as a currency symbol for the Israeli New Sheqel. It’s commonly seen in everyday contexts like product prices, ticketing, restaurant menus, and payment amounts. In documents and apps, it helps make monetary values instantly recognizable without spelling out the currency name each time. For digital work, it’s a single Unicode character with a specific code point, so it’s best to use the official Unicode character or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure consistent rendering across platforms and fonts.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ₪?
Its Unicode name is “NEW SHEQEL SIGN” and its code point is U+20AA.
How do I use ₪ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ₪ (for example: ₪ 25).
How do I type ₪ using CSS or JavaScript escapes?
CSS: \\20AA. JavaScript: \\u{20AA}.
Why might ₪ not display correctly in my app?
Make sure your text is encoded as Unicode (UTF-8) and that the selected font supports the glyph for U+20AA.