HTML Entity for German Penny Symbol (₰)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+20B0

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Definition

What Is German Penny Symbol?

German penny symbol (₰) is the Unicode character at U+20B0 in Currency Symbols. Official name: GERMAN PENNY SIGN. It marks the historical German Pfennig (penny) currency.

Remember

Character     ₰
Unicode       U+20B0
Hex entity    &#x20B0;
Decimal       &#8368;
CSS escape    \20B0
Named entity  (none)
Meaning       German penny / Pfennig sign
Not the same  ¢ (&cent;) · € (&euro;) · p

Prefer ₰ or ₰ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ₰ in a UTF-8 document. For modern prices in Germany, prefer € or the EUR code.

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	`\20B0`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Historical Pfennig amount	`₰` plus visible “Pfennig” text
Modern German / euro price	`€` (€) or write `EUR`
US / general cent	Cent sign — `¢` (¢)
Plain ASCII	Write `Pfennig` or `pf`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\20B0"`

See it

Live Preview

Symbol alone, in a sample amount, and next to related forms.

Glyph ₰

Large glyph ₰

Sample Amount: 50₰

Compared ₰ ¢ € £

With entities Hex: ₰ | Decimal: ₰

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows German penny 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>German Penny Symbol (U+20B0) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\20B0";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x20B0;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#8368;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ₰</p>
  <p>Amount: <span aria-label="50 Pfennig">50&#x20B0;</span></p>
  <p>Modern euro: &euro;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ₰ inserts code point U+20B0 → ₰.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8368 → ₰. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \20B0 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ₰.

4. Typed: paste ₰ in a UTF-8 document when you need the Pfennig glyph. Prefer aria-label or the word “Pfennig” so the amount is clear to everyone.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with German penny symbol.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+20B0. Use ₰ or ₰. Do not invent &pfennig;.

Not `¢`

Cent is ¢ (U+00A2). German penny is ₰. Related “small change” idea — different currencies.

Euro

Historical, not modern euro

Pfennig is historical. For current German prices, use € or EUR.

Font

Font coverage

Some fonts omit Currency Symbols. If ₰ is missing, fall back to text (“Pfennig”) or a font with U+20B0 coverage.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\20B0 belongs in CSS strings. ₰ / ₰ belong in HTML.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ₰ clearly. Prefer aria-label="50 Pfennig" or nearby prose.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ₰, not &#x20B0.

Compatibility

Browser Support

German penny symbol (U+20B0) and its entity forms (₰, ₰, CSS \\20B0) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Currency Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

German Penny Symbol (₰)

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+20B0 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ₰ in HTML (no named form). Use ₰ when decimal form is required, and \\20B0 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: German penny is U+20B0 (decimal 8368) — glyph ₰.
HTML: no named entity — use ₰ / ₰ / type ₰.
CSS: use \20B0 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ₰ is historical Pfennig — prefer € for modern prices.

One line: U+20B0 → ₰ / ₰ / CSS \20B0 (no named form).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ₰ in HTML?

Use ₰ (hex), ₰ (decimal), type ₰ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \20B0 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+20B0.

What is the Unicode value for German penny symbol?

U+20B0 (GERMAN PENNY SIGN). Hex 20B0, decimal 8368. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF).

Is there a named HTML entity for German penny?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+20B0. Prefer ₰ or ₰.

When should I use U+20B0?

Use it for historical Pfennig references, numismatic pages, or typography demos. For modern German prices, prefer euro (€) or the EUR code.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+20B0?

HTML numeric entities (₰ or ₰) go in markup. The CSS escape \20B0 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+20B0 the same as the cent sign?

No. German penny is U+20B0 (₰). Cent is U+00A2 (¢, ¢). Different currencies and code points.

Did you know?

German penny symbol is Unicode U+20B0 (decimal 8368) — glyph ₰ (GERMAN PENNY SIGN) in Currency Symbols. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ₰ or ₰. It represents the historical German Pfennig. Prefer nearby text (for example “Pfennig”) for accessibility, and use modern currency codes like EUR for current pricing.

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