HTML Entity for Cedi Sign (₵)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Cedi Sign (₵) in HTML using numeric references and CSS escapes. This character is U+20B5 (CEDI SIGN) in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF), added in Unicode 4.1 (2005). It is the official currency symbol for the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), divided into 100 pesewas.
There is no named HTML entity for U+20B5. Use ₵, ₵, or \20B5 in CSS content. The cedi currency was introduced in 1965 to replace the Ghanaian pound. Do not confuse ₵ with the cent sign (¢) or other currency glyphs.
⚡ Quick Reference — Cedi Sign
U+20B5Currency Symbols block
₵Hexadecimal reference
₵Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+20B5
Hex code ₵
HTML code ₵
Named entity —
CSS code \20B5
ISO 4217 GHSComplete HTML Example
This example shows U+20B5 using hexadecimal and decimal references plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\20B5";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Cedi Sign using Hexa Decimal: ₵</p>
<p>Cedi Sign using HTML Code: ₵</p>
<p id="point">Cedi Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Cedi Sign entity is supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Cedi Sign in pricing and financial contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
₵ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 20B5 to display the Cedi Sign symbol.
Decimal HTML Code
₵ uses the decimal Unicode value 8373 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\20B5 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the Cedi Sign glyph: ₵. Unicode U+20B5 sits in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF).
Use Cases
The Cedi Sign (₵) commonly appears in:
Ghanaian cedi amounts, exchange rates, and currency converters.
Product prices, checkout totals, and payment displays in GHS.
Account balances, transaction summaries, and Ghana-focused portals.
Regional pricing, Ghana market reports, and West African business content.
Formal documents and price lists displaying cedi amounts.
Payment gateways and Ghana-targeted mobile applications.
Pair with aria-label="Ghanaian cedi" or GHS text for screen readers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
₵or₵for Ghanaian cedi prices - Pair with GHS in international or multilingual contexts
- Use
lang="en-GH"on Ghana-focused pages when appropriate - Choose fonts that support Currency Symbols (U+20A0–U+20CF)
- Add
aria-label="Ghanaian cedi"when the symbol stands alone
Don’t
- Confuse ₵ (cedi) with ¢ (cent) or € (euro)
- Put CSS escape
\20B5inside HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone without GHS or accessible text
- Assume all fonts render U+20B5 consistently on older devices
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ₵
₵ ₵For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\20B5U+20B5 CEDI SIGN — Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Currency Symbols block — Unicode 4.1 (2005)
No named HTML entity — use numeric references only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
₵ (hex), ₵ (decimal), or \20B5 in CSS content. All produce ₵. There is no named HTML entity.U+20B5 (CEDI SIGN). Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF). Hex 20B5, decimal 8373. Official symbol for the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), added in Unicode 4.1 (2005).₵ or ₵) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \20B5 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.₵, ₵, or \20B5 in CSS. Pair with “GHS” or “Ghanaian cedi” for clarity and accessibility.Explore More HTML Entities!
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