Copy Any Currency Symbol in One Click
The ultimate developer cheat sheet, financial designer toolkit, and visual symbol identifier. Instant Unicode, HTML entities, Windows Alt codes, and international formatting rules.
Maximum Useful Currency Tools
Designed for software engineers, UX designers, accountants, and finance professionals.
Windows & Mac Alt Codes
Quickly type $, €, £, ¥, ₹ on any standard keyboard with numpad codes and Mac option shortcuts.
Open Alt Code Matrix →HTML & Unicode Inspector
Decimal `€`, Hex `€`, CSS `\20AC`, and JS `\u20AC` entity converter for web developers.
Inspect HTML Entities →Excel & Sheets Custom Formatter
Generate bulletproof custom number format strings for multi-currency spreadsheets and financial models.
Build Excel Format →Free Currency JSON/CSV Exporter
Export and download the complete 180+ world currency dataset in JSON, CSV, or SQL format with 1 click.
Download Dataset →Currency Symbol Quiz Game
Test your knowledge of world currency signs and flags with interactive gamified trivia.
Play Symbol Quiz →Multi-Symbol Copy Tray
Select multiple currencies and copy them all simultaneously to your clipboard in a single stroke.
Open Multi-Copy Tray →Popular Symbol Comparisons
Chinese Yuan (¥) vs. Japanese Yen (¥): Symbols, Differences & Typography
While both currencies share the Latin "Y with crossbar" (¥) and common linguistic roots meaning "round object", their ISO codes (CNY vs JPY), domestic glyphs (元 vs 円), and typographic conventions differ significantly.
Single-Stroke Dollar ($) vs. Double-Stroke Dollar ($ / Cifrão)
The single-stroke ($) and double-stroke ($) symbols represent typographical variations of the same fundamental lineage, with the double-stroke holding specific historic decimal meaning in Lusophone nations.
Bitcoin (₿) vs. Thai Baht (฿): Typographic & Trademark Comparison
Before Unicode 10.0 in 2017, Bitcoin users commonly borrowed the Thai Baht sign (฿), causing confusion. Today, Bitcoin possesses its own distinct Unicode glyph (₿, U+20BF).
British Pound (£) vs. Italian Lira (₤): The Latin Libra Connection
Both the British Pound (£) and the former Italian Lira (₤) share the same root: the Latin word "libra" (scale/pound). The British symbol settled on a single bar, while the Italian Lira favored two bars.
Grammar & Formatting Guides
Currency Symbol Placement: Does the Sign Go Before or After the Number?
A complete country-by-country guide to currency symbol placement, spaces, and international formatting conventions.
How to Format Currency Symbols in Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
Step-by-step tutorial on applying, switching, and building custom number format strings for world currencies in spreadsheets.
How to Type Any Currency Symbol on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Universal cheat sheet for typing $, €, £, ¥, ₹, ¢, ₿, and other signs using keyboard shortcuts.
The Real Origin of the Dollar Sign ($): History and Myth Busting
How a handwritten abbreviation for the Spanish silver piece of eight evolved into the world's most recognized financial glyph.
Currency Symbols: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut for typing the Euro (€) symbol?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0128 on the numeric keypad (or press Ctrl + Alt + E on European layouts). On Mac, press Option + Shift + 2.
How do you type the British Pound (£) on a US keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0163 on your numpad. On Mac, press Option + 3.
What is the difference between single-stroke ($) and double-stroke ($) dollar signs?
In modern Unicode, both represent the same functional dollar and peso character (U+0024). The double-stroke is a stylistic typeface variation and historical Portuguese Cifrão marker.
Does the currency sign go before or after the number?
In English-speaking countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, India), the symbol goes before the number with no space ($100, £50, ₹500). In continental European languages (France, Germany, Spain, Sweden), it goes after with a space (100 €, 50 kr).
Why do Japanese Yen and Chinese Yuan share the ¥ symbol?
Both currencies share the historical character for "round coin" (圓 / 円 / 元). In international Latin script, both adopted capital Y with horizontal bars (Unicode U+00A5).
What currency symbol is a B with lines through it?
A capital B with two vertical protruding lines represents Bitcoin (₿). A capital B with a single continuous vertical line represents the Thai Baht (฿).