HTML Entity for Drachma Sign (₯)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Drachma sign (₯) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+20AF (DRACHMA SIGN) in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF). The drachma was Greece’s currency until it was replaced by the euro in 2002; the symbol is still used in historical and academic content.
Render it with ₯, ₯, or CSS escape \20AF. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol. Compare € (euro, U+20AC) or other currency symbols in the same block when documenting money.
⚡ Quick Reference — Drachma Sign
U+20AFCurrency Symbols block
₯Hexadecimal reference
₯Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+20AF
Hex code ₯
HTML code ₯
Named entity (none)
CSS code \20AF
Related U+20AC = Euro sign; U+20A4 = Lira signComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Drachma Sign (₯) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\20AF";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Drachma Sign using Hexadecimal: ₯</p>
<p>Drachma Sign using HTML Code: ₯</p>
<p id="point">Drachma Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+20AF is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Currency Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the Drachma sign (₯) in historical and financial contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
₯ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 20AF to display the Drachma Sign. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
₯ uses the decimal Unicode value 8367 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\20AF is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ₯. Unicode U+20AF. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Drachma Sign (₯) is commonly used in:
Articles and pages about pre-euro Greek currency and prices.
Economics papers, theses, and references to the drachma era.
Museums, archives, and timelines of Greek monetary history.
Digitized records, invoices, or labels that used the drachma symbol.
Developer or editorial docs that list currency code points.
Symbol pickers and design systems that include legacy currencies.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
₯or₯consistently in markup - Add
aria-labelor visible text (e.g. “drachmas”) when the symbol denotes money - Pair ₯ with a date range or “historical” context so readers know it is not the euro
- Use
\20AFin CSS::before/::afterfor currency labels in themes - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+20AF
- Confuse ₯ (drachma) with € (euro) or other currency glyphs in the same block
- Put CSS escape
\20AFin HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone in accessibility-critical UIs
- Assume decorative fonts include all Currency Symbols glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ₯
₯ ₯For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\20AFUnicode U+20AF — DRACHMA SIGN
Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF)
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
₯ (hex), ₯ (decimal), or \20AF in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ₯.U+20AF (DRACHMA SIGN). Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF). Hex 20AF, decimal 8367. The drachma (₯) was Greece’s currency before the euro.₯ or ₯) go in markup. The CSS escape \20AF is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.₯ or ₯ in HTML. It was replaced by the euro in 2002.Explore More HTML Entities!
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