HTML Entity for Euro Currency Sign (₠)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+20A0

HTML Entity for euro currency sign (U+20A0) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Euro Currency Sign?

Euro currency sign (₠) is the Unicode character at U+20A0 in Currency Symbols. Official name: EURO-CURRENCY SIGN. It is a historical currency glyph. For modern euro amounts, use euro sign (€, €).

Remember

Character     ₠
Unicode       U+20A0
Hex entity    &#x20A0;
Decimal       &#8352;
CSS escape    \20A0
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  € (&euro;) · $ · ℮ (estimated)

Prefer ₠ or ₠ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ₠ in a UTF-8 document.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`₠`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`₠`	HTML markup
Direct character	`₠`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\20A0`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Historical euro-currency glyph	`₠` or type `₠`
Modern euro amounts (prices, UI)	Euro sign (`€`, €)
US dollar	Dollar sign (`$` / `&dollar;`)
Packaging estimated quantity	Estimated symbol (℮)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\20A0"`

See it

Live Preview

Euro currency sign rendered alone, in a sample amount, and compared with lookalikes.

Glyph ₠

Large glyph ₠

Sample ₠ 12.50

Compared ₠ € $ ℮

With entities Hex: ₠ | Decimal: ₠

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Euro currency sign with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ₠ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Euro Currency Sign (U+20A0) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\20A0";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x20A0;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#8352;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ₠</p>
  <p>Compare: &#x20A0; vs &euro;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ₠ inserts code point U+20A0 → ₠.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8352 → ₠. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \20A0 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ₠.

4. Typed: paste ₠ in a UTF-8 document, or compare with modern € (€).

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Euro currency sign.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+20A0. Use ₠ or ₠. Do not invent &eurcy;.

€

Not the modern euro

U+20AC (€) is the euro sign used for prices today. Prefer it over U+20A0 in almost all UI copy.

€

€ ≠ U+20A0

€ always resolves to U+20AC (€). It will never produce ₠.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\20A0 belongs in CSS strings. ₠ / ₠ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Currency glyph coverage

Some fonts omit U+20A0. Prefer a font with solid Currency Symbols coverage when this glyph must be visible.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ₠ clearly. Prefer nearby prose (for example “euro currency sign”) when the symbol carries meaning.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ₠, not &#x20A0.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Euro currency sign (U+20A0) and its entity forms (₠, ₠, CSS \\20A0) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Currency Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Euro Currency Sign (₠)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+20A0 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ₠ in HTML (no named form). Use ₠ when decimal form is required, and \\20A0 only inside CSS content. For modern euros use €.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: euro currency sign is U+20A0 (decimal 8352) — glyph ₠.
HTML: no named entity — use ₠ / ₠ / type ₠.
CSS: use \20A0 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ₠ ≠ modern euro € (€).

One line: U+20A0 → ₠ / ₠ / CSS \20A0 (for modern € use €).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ₠ in HTML?

Use ₠ (hex), ₠ (decimal), type ₠ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \20A0 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+20A0.

What is the Unicode value for this symbol?

U+20A0 (EURO-CURRENCY SIGN). Hex 20A0, decimal 8352. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF).

Is there a named HTML entity for euro currency sign?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+20A0. Prefer ₠ or ₠. Note: € is the modern euro sign (U+20AC), not U+20A0.

When should I use U+20A0?

Use it only when you specifically need the historical euro-currency glyph. For everyday euro amounts, prefer € (U+20AC).

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+20A0?

HTML numeric entities (₠ or ₠) go in markup. The CSS escape \20A0 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+20A0 the same as U+20AC?

No. U+20A0 is ₠ (euro-currency sign). U+20AC is € (euro sign), encoded with €.

Did you know?

Euro currency sign is Unicode U+20A0 (decimal 8352) — glyph ₠ (EURO-CURRENCY SIGN) in Currency Symbols. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ₠ or ₠. This is a historical currency glyph. For modern euros prefer euro sign € (€, U+20AC).

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