HTML Entity for French Franc Sign (₣)
What You'll Learn
How to display the French Franc sign (₣) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+20A3 (FRENCH FRANC SIGN) in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF)—the symbol for the former French franc currency.
Render it with ₣, ₣, or CSS escape \20A3. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ₣ with the euro (€, U+20AC, €), the lira (₤, U+20A4), or plain text FRF.
⚡ Quick Reference — French Franc Sign
U+20A3Currency Symbols
₣Hexadecimal reference
₣Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+20A3
Hex code ₣
HTML code ₣
Named entity (none)
CSS code \20A3
Meaning French franc sign (former currency)
Related U+20AC = Euro (€); U+2044 = Fraction slash (⁄)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the French Franc Sign (₣) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\20A3";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>French Franc Sign using Hexadecimal: ₣</p>
<p>French Franc Sign using HTML Code: ₣</p>
<p id="point">French Franc Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The French Franc Sign is widely supported in modern browsers with a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the French Franc sign (₣) in historical pricing and compared with related currency symbols:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
₣ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 20A3 to display the French Franc sign. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
₣ uses the decimal Unicode value 8355 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\20A3 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ₣. Unicode U+20A3 is in Currency Symbols. For the euro, see Euro Sign (€).
Use Cases
The French Franc Sign (₣) is commonly used in:
Articles, archives, and exhibits about the French franc and European monetary history.
Economics, history, and finance courses referencing the former French currency.
Collector sites, currency museums, and financial history resources.
Reproducing old prices, contracts, or labels that used the franc symbol.
Logos, infographics, and typography that need the ₣ symbol.
HTML entity lists, Unicode charts, and currency symbol documentation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
₣or₣consistently (no named entity) - Add context that the franc was replaced by the euro (2002) in historical pages
- Supplement with text (e.g. “100 FRF”) for screen reader clarity on amounts
- Use the CSS escape in
::before/::afterfor price lists - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ₣ (franc) with € (euro, U+20AC) or ₤ (lira, U+20A4)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+20A3
- Put CSS escape
\20A3in HTML text nodes - Use ₣ for current French prices (euro is standard today)
- Skip font checks—ensure Currency Symbols render on target devices
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ₣
₣ ₣For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\20A3Unicode U+20A3 — FRENCH FRANC SIGN
Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
₣ (hex), ₣ (decimal), or \20A3 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+20A3 (FRENCH FRANC SIGN). Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF). Hex 20A3, decimal 8355. Symbol for the former French franc (₣).₣ or ₣) go in markup. The CSS escape \20A3 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.₣ (decimal) or ₣ (hexadecimal)—both render ₣ in modern browsers.Explore More HTML Entities!
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