Yen Sign
The yen sign also serves as the yuan sign in everyday use, which is why a search for the Chinese currency symbol often lands here. Reach for ¥ in prices, invoices and financial copy, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+00A5 in the currency set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ¥ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A5 | |
| Name | Yen Sign | |
| HTML (named) | ¥ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ¥ | |
| HTML (hex) | ¥ | |
| CSS content | \00A5 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00A5 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xA5 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00A5 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0165 |
How to type the yen 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
0165on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
¥or the named entity¥in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00A5"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00A5produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the yen 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 yen sign?
The yen sign has the Unicode code point U+00A5. In HTML you can write it as ¥ or ¥, or with the named entity ¥.
What is the alt code for the yen sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0165 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ¥ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the yen sign symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ¥ or the named entity ¥, and in CSS use content: "\00A5" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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