HTML Entity for Guarani Sign (₲)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Guarani Sign (₲) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+20B2 (GUARANI SIGN) in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF)—the official symbol for the Paraguayan Guarani (ISO code PYG).
Render it with ₲, ₲, or CSS escape \20B2. There is no named HTML entity for ₲. Do not confuse ₲ with the letter G, the Ghana cedi (₵), or the generic currency sign (¤).
⚡ Quick Reference — Guarani Sign
U+20B2Currency Symbols
₲Hexadecimal reference
₲Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+20B2
Hex code ₲
HTML code ₲
Named entity (none)
CSS code \20B2
Meaning Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Related U+20AC = Euro (€); U+20A9 = Won (₩)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Guarani 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: "\20B2";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Guarani Sign using Hexadecimal: ₲</p>
<p>Guarani Sign using HTML Code: ₲</p>
<p id="point">Guarani Sign using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Guarani Sign (₲) is widely supported in modern browsers when the font includes Currency Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the Guarani sign (₲) in sample prices and compared with other currency symbols:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
₲ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 20B2 to display the Guarani sign. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
₲ uses the decimal Unicode value 8370 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\20B2 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+20B2 is in Currency Symbols. Next: Gujarati Rupee Sign.
Use Cases
The Guarani Sign (₲) is commonly used in:
Product prices and checkout totals for Paraguayan markets (e.g. ₲ 50.000).
Invoices, reports, and accounting documents in PYG.
Exchange-rate widgets and multi-currency converters.
Balances, transfers, and statements denominated in guaraníes.
Classifieds and marketplaces targeting Paraguay.
Locale-aware pricing with correct currency glyphs.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
₲or₲for the official ₲ symbol - Pair with locale-aware number formatting (e.g. thousands separators for PYG)
- Add
langor ARIA labels for screen readers when needed - Test rendering across browsers and system fonts
- Clarify currency in multi-currency UIs (₲ vs € vs $)
Don’t
- Use plain
GorGswhen the Unicode symbol is required - Confuse U+20B2 (₲) with U+20B5 (₵, Ghana cedi)
- Expect a named HTML entity for the Guarani sign
- Use CSS
\20B2in HTML text nodes - Rely on fonts that omit Currency Symbols without a fallback
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS insert U+20B2
₲ ₲For CSS, use \20B2 in the content property
Unicode U+20B2 — GUARANI SIGN (Paraguay, PYG)
No named entity—use hex, decimal, or CSS escape
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
₲ (hex), ₲ (decimal), or \20B2 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three methods render the Guarani sign (₲) correctly.U+20B2 (GUARANI SIGN). Currency Symbols block. Hex 20B2, decimal 8370. Official symbol for the Paraguayan Guarani (PYG).₲ or ₲) go in markup. The CSS escape \20B2 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ₲.€ for the euro.Explore More HTML Entities!
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