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Yen sign ¥ — HTML code and how to type it

The yen sign ¥ is ¥ in HTML and U+00A5 in Unicode. Copy any form below, or type it with Alt + 0165 on Windows.

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Character¥
HTML named entity¥
HTML decimal¥
HTML hex¥
UnicodeU+00A5
CSS content"\00A5"
JavaScript"\u00A5"
URL encoded%C2%A5
UTF-8 bytesC2 A5

When to use it

Used for both the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan (renminbi).

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

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

.note::before { content: "\00A5"; }

const s = "\u00A5";

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 yen sign

  • Windows: hold Alt and type 0165 on the numeric keypad.
  • Mac: Option + Y (US keyboard layout).
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then A5 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the yen sign?
&yen; (named), &#165; (decimal) or &#xA5; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the yen sign?
U+00A5. In CSS write "\00A5" and in JavaScript "\u00A5".
How do I type the yen sign on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0165 on the numpad. On a Mac press Option + Y.