Dong sign (₫) is the Unicode character at U+20AB in the Currency Symbols block. Official name: DONG SIGN. It is the currency symbol for the Vietnamese đồng (VND).
Remember
Character ₫
Unicode U+20AB
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ₫
Decimal ₫
CSS escape \20AB
Not the same $ · ¤ · €
Prefer ₫ or ₫ in HTML markup (no named form). You can also type ₫ in UTF-8 when the document encoding supports it.
Symbol using Hex Code: ₫
Symbol using HTML Code: ₫
Symbol using CSS Entity: ₫
Typed directly: ₫
Example: Price ₫1,250,000 VND
How It Works
1. Hex:U+20AB → ₫ in HTML. Preferred when there is no named entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8363 → ₫. Same glyph as hex.
3. CSS: use \20AB in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₫ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: paste ₫ in UTF-8 when the page is encoded as UTF-8.
5. Price: write ₫1,250,000 VND so the amount and currency code stay clear.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Dong Sign.
Name
No named entity
There is no &dong;. Use ₫ or ₫.
$
Not the dollar sign
Do not use $ for VND. Use ₫ (or write VND) for Vietnamese đồng.
Locale
Add VND when needed
Readers may not know ₫. Pair the glyph with VND for clarity and accessibility.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\20AB belongs in CSS strings. ₫ / ₫ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Currency font coverage
Some fonts omit U+20AB. Prefer a font with Currency Symbols coverage for display.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ₫, not ₫.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Dong sign (U+20AB) and its entity forms (₫, ₫, CSS \\20AB) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on currency font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Dong Sign (₫)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+20AB / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ₫ in HTML (no named form). Use ₫ when decimal form is required, and \\20AB only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: dong sign is U+20AB (decimal 8363) — glyph ₫.
HTML: no named entity — use ₫ / ₫ / type ₫.
CSS: use \20AB inside content for generated text.
Meaning:₫ = Vietnamese đồng — not $, €, or ¤.
One line:U+20AB → ₫ / ₫ / CSS \20AB / type ₫ (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₫ (hex), ₫ (decimal), type ₫ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \20AB in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+20AB.
U+20AB (DONG SIGN). Hex 20AB, decimal 8363. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF).
No. Use numeric forms ₫ or ₫, or type the character in a UTF-8 document.
Use it for Vietnamese đồng (VND) prices and currency labels. Pair with VND or clear text when the currency must be unambiguous.
HTML entities (₫ or ₫) go in markup. The CSS escape \20AB goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. Dong sign is U+20AB. Dollar is U+0024 ($). Currency sign is U+00A4 (¤). They are different currency symbols.
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Did you know?
Dong sign is Unicode U+20AB (decimal 8363) — glyph ₫ in the Currency Symbols block. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ₫ or ₫. It represents the Vietnamese đồng (VND).
