Using Hex Code: ₤
Using HTML Code: ₤
Using CSS Entity: ₤
₤ 125
How It Works
1. Hex:U+20A4 → ₤ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₤.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8356 → ₤. Same result as hex.
3. Named: HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character — use hex or decimal instead.
4. CSS: use \20A4 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₤ after the paragraph text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Lira Sign.
Look-alikes
₤ ≠ £ ≠ ₺
Pound and Turkish lira are different Unicode characters. Use U+20A4 only when you specifically need the lira sign.
Named
No &…; name
Do not invent a name such as &lira;. Use ₤ or ₤.
Fonts
Currency glyph coverage
Most modern fonts include U+20A4, but verify on target devices if the symbol is critical.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\20A4 belongs in CSS. ₤ / ₤ belong in HTML.
A11y
Add nearby words
Pair the glyph with an amount (for example ₤ 125) or use aria-label when it stands alone.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ₤, not ₤.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Lira Sign (U+20A4) and its entity forms (₤, ₤, CSS \\20A4) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.
✓ Universal encoding
Lira Sign (₤)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ₤ directly in UTF-8 HTML. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes*
U+20A4Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ₤ for readable HTML. Use \\20A4 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+20A4 (decimal 8356).
HTML: prefer ₤ — or use ₤. No named entity.
CSS: use \20A4 inside content for generated text.
Watch out:U+20A4 ≠ £ ≠ Turkish lira (₺).
One line:U+20A4 → ₤ / ₤ / CSS \20A4 (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₤ (hex), ₤ (decimal), or the CSS escape \20A4 in the content property. All render ₤ when the font supports Currency Symbols. There is no named HTML entity.
U+20A4 (LIRA SIGN). Hex 20A4, decimal 8356. It belongs to Currency Symbols (U+20A0–U+20CF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+20A4. Use numeric references like ₤ or ₤.
Use it for historical Italian lira amounts and currency displays that specifically need U+20A4. Prefer numeric entities when encoding must be explicit.
HTML entities (₤ or ₤) go in markup. The CSS escape \20A4 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ₤.
No. £ is the pound sign (£, U+00A3). ₺ is Turkish lira (U+20BA). U+20A4 (₤) is the dedicated lira currency symbol.
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Did you know?
Lira Sign is Unicode U+20A4 (decimal 8356) — LIRA SIGN in Currency Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use ₤ or ₤. It is not the same as pound (£, £) or Turkish lira (₺, U+20BA).
