Glossary / Typography

Cifrão ($) - Currency Glossary Definition

What is Cifrão ($)? Detailed financial and typographic definition, background, and practical usage examples.

Definition

Cifrão ($)

A historical currency symbol similar to the dollar sign but with two vertical strokes, historically used as a decimal separator in Portuguese-speaking territories.

Detailed Overview & Context

Historically, an amount like 20 escudos and 50 centavos was written as 20$50.

Example Currencies Operating Under This Term

Authoritative Regulatory & Standards References