Won Sign Symbol
The ₩ symbol (Won Sign) is used to represent Korean won currency in text and interfaces.
U+20A9
The ₩ symbol is known as the Won Sign. It’s a Unicode currency character (U+20A9) commonly used when writing Korean won amounts. Below you’ll find copy-friendly formats and practical examples.
Won Sign Symbol Meaning
The ₩ character, called the Won Sign, represents the Korean won currency (often shown as “₩10,000” for ten thousand won). In everyday writing and digital interfaces, it helps users quickly identify amounts as money in a specific currency without spelling out “won” each time. As a Unicode character, it’s also useful for web and app development when you need consistent typography across platforms. If you’re doing internationalization, consider pairing the symbol with locale-specific formatting (number style and separators) to match user expectations.
Common uses
- •Displaying Korean won prices and totals (e.g., checkout screens)
- •Labeling currency in forms and calculators (amount fields)
- •Designing UI typography for finance, invoices, and receipts
- •Writing product listings or social posts that include won-denominated prices
- •Creating templates and documents that require consistent currency symbols
Examples
₩ Won Sign (Korean Won Currency Symbol)
- ₩지금 ₩25,000에 판매합니다.
- ₩총 결제액: ₩18,900
- ₩배송비: ₩3,000
- ₩월 요금 ₩9,900부터 시작
- ₩환불 금액은 ₩12,000입니다.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+20A9 | |
| HTML Entity | ₩ | |
| HTML Code | ₩ | |
| CSS | \20A9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8361 | |
| Decimal | 8361 |
How to type Won Sign Symbol (₩)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8361 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 20A9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20A9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 20a9, 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 Won Sign symbol mean?
The ₩ character, called the Won Sign, represents the Korean won currency (often shown as “₩10,000” for ten thousand won). In everyday writing and digital interfaces, it helps users quickly identify amounts as money in a specific currency without spelling out “won” each time. As a Unicode character, it’s also useful for web and app development when you need consistent typography across platforms. If you’re doing internationalization, consider pairing the symbol with locale-specific formatting (number style and separators) to match user expectations.
What is the Unicode codepoint for the ₩ Won Sign?
The ₩ Won Sign is Unicode U+20A9.
How can I include ₩ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ₩.
What CSS escape can I use for ₩?
Use the CSS escape \20A9.
How do I write ₩ in JavaScript?
One option is the JavaScript escape \u{20A9}.