Cedi Sign (₵) is the Unicode character at U+20B5 in the Currency Symbols block (official name: CEDI SIGN). It is the currency symbol for the Ghanaian cedi (ISO code GHS).
Remember
Character ₵
Unicode U+20B5
Hex entity ₵
Decimal ₵
CSS escape \20B5
Named entity (none)
ISO code GHS
All of these produce the same glyph: ₵. Prefer the symbol next to amounts when fonts support it; use GHS in plain text, APIs, or when the glyph may be missing.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
₵
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
₵
HTML markup
Decimal entity
₵
HTML markup
CSS escape
\20B5
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the cedi glyph ₵
Type ₵, or ₵ / ₵
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\20B5"
Plain text / uncertain fonts
Write GHS or GH₵ with a fallback
Cent sign (look-alike)
Use ¢ (U+00A2) — different currency
Looking for &cedi; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Cedi Sign rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textPrice: ₵50.00
Large glyph₵
Compared₵ ¢ GHS
Monospaceamount ₵ → Ghana cedi
With entitiesHex: ₵ | Decimal: ₵
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Cedi Sign with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce ₵ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Cedi Sign (₵) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\20B5";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Cedi Sign using Hex Code: ₵</p>
<p>Cedi Sign using HTML Code: ₵</p>
<p id="point">Cedi Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ₵</p>
</body>
</html>
Cedi Sign using Hex Code: ₵
Cedi Sign using HTML Code: ₵
Cedi Sign using CSS Entity: ₵
Typed directly: ₵
How It Works
1. Hex:U+20B5 → ₵ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₵.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8373 → ₵. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \20B5 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₵ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ₵: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Cedi Sign entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &cedi; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\20B5 belongs in CSS. ₵ / ₵ belong in HTML.
₵ vs ¢
Different characters
₵ is U+20B5 (cedi). Cent ¢ is U+00A2.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Currency Symbols coverage varies. If ₵ is missing, fall back to GHS.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ₵, not ₵.
Locale
Amount formatting
Place the symbol according to local convention (often before the number). Keep spacing consistent.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Cedi Sign (U+20B5) and its numeric entity forms (₵, ₵, CSS \\20B5) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Cedi Sign (₵)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ₵ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+20B5 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ₵ or ₵ for the Unicode glyph, and \\20B5 only inside CSS content. Prefer GHS when the symbol is unavailable.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: cedi sign is U+20B5 (decimal 8373).
HTML: use ₵ or ₵ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \20B5 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ₵ ≠ ¢ (cedi ≠ cent).
One line:U+20B5 → ₵ / ₵ / CSS \20B5, or paste ₵.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₵ (hex), ₵ (decimal), or the CSS escape \20B5 in the content property. All render ₵. You can also paste ₵ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+20B5 (hex 20B5, decimal 8373). Unicode names it CEDI SIGN. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block and stands for the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ₵. Use numeric references like ₵ or ₵.
Use ₵ as the currency symbol next to amounts when the glyph is available. Use the ISO code GHS in plain-text contexts, APIs, or when font support is uncertain.
HTML entities (₵ or ₵) go in markup. The CSS escape \20B5 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ₵.
No. ₵ (U+20B5) is the Ghanaian cedi. ¢ (U+00A2) is the cent sign — a different currency symbol.
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Did you know?
Cedi sign is Unicode U+20B5 (decimal 8373) — official name CEDI SIGN in the Currency Symbols block. HTML5 has no named entity. It represents the Ghanaian cedi (ISO GHS).
