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).
₿
Bitcoin
BTC / XBT- Capital B with two vertical protruding serif bars at top and bottom
- Unicode point U+20BF (added in Unicode 10.0 in 2017)
- Decentralized cryptographic asset
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฿
Thai Baht
THB- Capital B with a single continuous vertical line through the center
- Unicode point U+0E3F (Thai script block since Unicode 1.0)
- Sovereign fiat legal tender of the Kingdom of Thailand
Comprehensive Comparison & Historical Context
When Satoshi Nakamoto released Bitcoin in 2009, no official Unicode character existed for cryptocurrency. Early Bitcoin exchanges and wallet software temporarily utilized the Thai Baht sign (฿) due to visual similarity. In 2017, the Unicode Consortium officially standardized U+20BF (₿) with dual protruding vertical strokes, resolving the collision.
Summary Matrix
| Attribute | Bitcoin | Thai Baht |
|---|---|---|
| Official Symbol | ₿ | ฿ |
| ISO 4217 Code | BTC / XBT | THB |
| Dedicated Page | View BTC / XBT Details → | View THB Details → |