Generic Currency Sign
Generic currency sign is Unicode code point U+00A4, written ¤. Copy it with the button below and paste it anywhere text goes; the code table further down covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and, where one exists, a Windows alt code.
| Symbol | ¤ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A4 | |
| Name | Generic Currency Sign | |
| HTML (decimal) | ¤ | |
| HTML (hex) | ¤ | |
| CSS content | \00A4 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00A4 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xA4 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00A4 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0164 |
How to type the generic currency sign symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ¤ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0164on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
¤in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00A4"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00A4produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the generic currency sign symbol?
Click the ¤ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for generic currency sign?
The generic currency sign has the Unicode code point U+00A4. In HTML you can write it as ¤ or ¤.
What is the alt code for the generic currency sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0164 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ¤ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the generic currency sign symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ¤, and in CSS use content: "\00A4" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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