Colon Sign (₡) is the Unicode character at U+20A1 in the Currency Symbols block (official name: COLON SIGN). It is the currency symbol for the Costa Rican and Salvadoran colón (ISO code CRC).
Remember
Character ₡
Unicode U+20A1
Hex entity ₡
Decimal ₡
Named entity (none)
CSS escape \20A1
All of these produce the same glyph: ₡. Prefer a typed ₡ or hex ₡ in hand-written HTML; use decimal when generating numeric-only markup.
Colon Sign using Hex Code: ₡
Colon Sign using HTML Code: ₡
Colon Sign using CSS Entity: ₡
Typed directly: ₡
How It Works
1. Hex:U+20A1 → ₡ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₡.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8353 → ₡. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \20A1 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 Colon Sign entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named reference for U+20A1. Use ₡ or ₡. : is ASCII :, not ₡.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\20A1 belongs in CSS. ₡ / ₡ belong in HTML.
₡ vs :
Currency ≠ punctuation
₡ is U+20A1. ASCII colon : is U+003A.
A11y
Say the currency
Pair ₡ with text or an accessible name (e.g. “CRC 1250”) so screen-reader users get the amount clearly.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ₡, not ₡.
Fonts
Coverage varies
Some fonts lack ₡. If it falls back to a box, show CRC beside the amount.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Colon Sign (U+20A1) and its entity forms (₡, ₡, CSS \\20A1) are supported in all mainstream browsers that handle Unicode. Glyph availability depends on fonts.
✓ Universal support
Colon Sign (₡)
Type ₡, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere encoding and fonts support it.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+20A1 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ₡ or a typed ₡ for colón prices. Use decimal when generating markup, and \\20A1 only inside CSS content. Fall back to CRC when needed.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: colon sign is U+20A1 (decimal 8353).
HTML: use ₡ or ₡ (no named entity).
CSS: use \20A1 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ₡ ≠ : (currency ≠ ASCII colon).
One line:U+20A1 → ₡ / ₡ / CSS \20A1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₡ (hex), ₡ (decimal), or the CSS escape \20A1 in the content property. All render ₡. You can also paste ₡ directly when your file is UTF-8. There is no named HTML entity.
U+20A1 (hex 20A1, decimal 8353). Unicode names it COLON SIGN. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block and is used for the Costa Rican / Salvadoran colón (CRC).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ₡. Use numeric references like ₡ or ₡. Do not confuse it with : (ASCII :).
Use it for prices and finance copy involving the Costa Rican or Salvadoran colón. Prefer ISO code CRC in plain text when glyph support is uncertain.
HTML entities (₡ or ₡) go in markup. The CSS escape \20A1 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
₡ (U+20A1) is a currency symbol. : (U+003A / :) is the ASCII colon punctuation used for time and labels. They are unrelated characters.
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Did you know?
Colon sign is Unicode U+20A1 (decimal 8353) — official name COLON SIGN in the Currency Symbols block. It represents the Costa Rican and Salvadoran colón (CRC). HTML5 has no named entity. It is not the ASCII colon : (U+003A / :).
