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Generic currency sign ¤ — HTML code and how to type it

The generic currency sign ¤ is ¤ in HTML and U+00A4 in Unicode. Copy any form below, or type it with Alt + 0164 on Windows.

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Character¤
HTML named entity¤
HTML decimal¤
HTML hex¤
UnicodeU+00A4
CSS content"\00A4"
JavaScript"\u00A4"
URL encoded%C2%A4
UTF-8 bytesC2 A4

When to use it

A placeholder for an unspecified currency, mostly seen in technical documents.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

<p>&curren;</p>           <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->

.note::before { content: "\00A4"; }

const s = "\u00A4";

In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.

How to type generic currency sign

  • Windows: hold Alt and type 0164 on the numeric keypad.
  • Mac: press Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for “generic currency sign”.
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then A4 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the generic currency sign?
&curren; (named), &#164; (decimal) or &#xA4; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the generic currency sign?
U+00A4. In CSS write "\00A4" and in JavaScript "\u00A4".
How do I type the generic currency sign on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0164 on the numpad. On a Mac use Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for it.