Rupee Sign Symbol
₨ is the Rupee Sign currency symbol, represented by Unicode U+20A8.
U+20A8
The ₨ symbol is used to indicate rupee-denominated amounts in a compact, typographic form. It’s commonly found in finance, invoices, and digital payment interfaces. Use it when you need a clear currency marker in text and UI.
Rupee Sign Symbol Meaning
The ₨ symbol is the “Rupee Sign” (Unicode name: RUPEE SIGN, code point U+20A8). It functions as a currency indicator, typically meaning an amount in rupees in the context of a country or system. Depending on the surrounding text, it may refer to Indian rupees or other rupee-based currencies. In documents and apps, it helps keep price and payment fields concise and readable. When formatting amounts, pair the symbol with numerals (and optionally separators or decimals) so readers can quickly identify the currency.
Common uses
- •Displaying rupee prices in e-commerce product listings
- •Labeling currency amounts in invoices, receipts, and quotations
- •Formatting totals in spreadsheets and reports
- •Using in UI for payment amounts or checkout summaries
- •Annotating currency in screenshots, forms, and financial dashboards
Examples
₨ Rupee Sign (U+20A8) Currency Symbol
- ₨Total: ₨ 1,299.00
- ₨Payable amount: ₨ 4,500
- ₨Subscription price: ₨ 199/month
- ₨Budget: ₨ 25,000 for Q2
- ₨Amount due: ₨ 78.50
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20A8 | |
| HTML Entity | ₨ | |
| HTML Code | ₨ | |
| CSS | \20A8 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ₨?
The rupee sign ₨ has Unicode code point U+20A8.
How do I copy the rupee sign for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ₨
How do I escape ₨ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \\20A8
What does ₨ mean in text?
₨ is the Rupee Sign and is used to mark currency amounts denominated in rupees within the surrounding context.