Saudi Riyal Sign Symbol
is the Unicode Saudi riyal sign used to represent the Saudi riyal currency amount.
U+20C1
is the Unicode character named SAUDI RIYAL SIGN. It’s designed for writing Saudi riyal (SAR) amounts consistently across documents and interfaces. Below you’ll find practical uses and copy-ready options.
Saudi Riyal Sign Symbol Meaning
The symbol (Unicode U+20C1) is the SAUDI RIYAL SIGN. It represents the Saudi riyal currency in text, similar in purpose to other currency signs. Use it when you want a compact, standards-based way to label monetary amounts in user interfaces, receipts, invoices, and financial content. In plain text contexts, it typically appears immediately before the number (for example, 100.00) or alongside amount fields. When building forms or templates, you can also store it as a consistent character rather than relying on localized abbreviations.
Common uses
- •Displaying prices and totals in apps or websites for Saudi riyal transactions
- •Labeling currency in invoices, receipts, and billing summaries
- •Writing financial reports and spreadsheets that require Unicode currency symbols
- •Including the currency sign in marketing text for offers and payment amounts
- •Using the symbol in forms and e-commerce UI (e.g., product price fields)
Examples
Saudi Riyal Sign (U+20C1)
- Total due: 250.00
- Package price: 19.99
- Subscription cost: 75
- Amount paid: 1,200
- Refund: 30.50
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20C1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⃁ | |
| HTML Code | ⃁ | |
| CSS | \20C1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8385 | |
| Decimal | 8385 |
How to type Saudi Riyal Sign Symbol ()
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8385 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 20C1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20C1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 20c1, 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 Saudi Riyal Sign symbol mean?
The symbol (Unicode U+20C1) is the SAUDI RIYAL SIGN. It represents the Saudi riyal currency in text, similar in purpose to other currency signs. Use it when you want a compact, standards-based way to label monetary amounts in user interfaces, receipts, invoices, and financial content. In plain text contexts, it typically appears immediately before the number (for example, 100.00) or alongside amount fields. When building forms or templates, you can also store it as a consistent character rather than relying on localized abbreviations.
What is the Unicode code point for the Saudi riyal sign?
The Saudi riyal sign is U+20C1.
How can I copy the symbol?
You can copy the character directly () or use the HTML entity ⃁.
Should the sign go before or after the amount?
Commonly it’s placed before the number (for example, 100.00), but formatting can vary by design or localization needs.
Is this symbol the same as “SAR” text?
It’s a different representation: is a dedicated currency symbol character, while SAR is a text abbreviation.