Pound Sign Symbol
The £ (pound sign) is the currency symbol for the British pound.
U+00A3
The pound sign £ is a commonly used currency symbol in the UK and for prices in pounds sterling. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct Unicode and code equivalents in your projects.
Pound Sign Symbol Meaning
The £ symbol, Unicode name “POUND SIGN” (U+00A3), is used to represent British pounds sterling in writing. It’s typically placed before amounts (for example, £12.50) and appears in product listings, invoices, and financial text. In digital contexts, using the correct character matters for consistent rendering across fonts and platforms. You can insert it directly as the character “£”, or use the provided HTML entity (£), CSS escape (\\00A3), or JavaScript escape (\\u{00A3}) for developers and templates.
Common uses
- •Displaying UK prices in shopping apps and websites
- •Formatting invoices and receipts for payments in pounds sterling
- •Labeling currency values in spreadsheets and reports
- •Writing marketing text for deals that quote £ amounts
- •Including the pound sign in UI buttons, filters, and totals
Examples
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- £Total due: £49.99
- £Your balance is £120.00
- £Offer price: £9.50 (was £12.00)
- £Pay with £ in checkout
- £Subscription: £5/month
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00A3 | |
| HTML Entity | £ | |
| HTML Code | £ | |
| CSS | \00A3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0163 | |
| Decimal | 163 |
How to type Pound Sign Symbol (£)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 163 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00A3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00A3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00a3, 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 Pound Sign symbol mean?
The £ symbol, Unicode name “POUND SIGN” (U+00A3), is used to represent British pounds sterling in writing. It’s typically placed before amounts (for example, £12.50) and appears in product listings, invoices, and financial text. In digital contexts, using the correct character matters for consistent rendering across fonts and platforms. You can insert it directly as the character “£”, or use the provided HTML entity (£), CSS escape (\\00A3), or JavaScript escape (\\u{00A3}) for developers and templates.
What Unicode character is the pound sign?
The pound sign is Unicode U+00A3, with the Unicode name “POUND SIGN”.
How do I use the pound sign in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: £
How do I write £ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\00A3
How do I include £ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{00A3}