Naira Sign (₦) is the currency symbol at Unicode U+20A6 for the Nigerian naira (NGN). HTML5 has no named entity — use ₦ or ₦. Example: ₦1,500.
Remember
Character ₦
Unicode U+20A6
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ₦
Decimal ₦
CSS escape \20A6
Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ₦.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
₦
UTF-8 HTML text
Hex entity
₦
HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity
₦
HTML markup
CSS escape
\20A6
Stylesheet content
Named entity
None
Not available in HTML5
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Nigerian naira prices (NGN)
₦ or type ₦
Need an entity in HTML source
₦ or ₦
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\20A6"
ASCII-only fallback
Write NGN or N with context
US dollar ($)
Type $ — not naira
See it
Live Preview
Naira alone, in a price, and beside other currency symbols.
Example₦1,500.00
Large glyph₦
Hex entity₦ → ₦
vs $ / € / £₦ | $ | € | £
With entitiesHex: ₦ | Decimal: ₦
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows the Naira Sign with hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS
Three ways to produce ₦ in a single document (no named entity).
Using Hex Code: ₦
Using HTML Code: ₦
Using CSS Entity: ₦
Price: ₦1,500
How It Works
1. Hex:U+20A6 → ₦ in HTML. Preferred numeric form.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8358 → ₦. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \20A6 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₦ after the paragraph text.
4. No named form: do not invent &naira; — browsers will not recognize it.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the Naira Sign.
Named
No &naira;
HTML5 has no named entity. Use ₦ or ₦.
vs N
Not the letter N
Letter N is not a currency symbol. Prefer ₦ for amounts.
vs $
Not the dollar
Dollar is $ (U+0024). Naira is U+20A6. Different currencies.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\20A6 belongs in CSS. ₦ / ₦ belong in HTML.
Encoding
Declare UTF-8
If you type ₦ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ₦, not ₦.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Naira Sign (U+20A6) and its entity forms (₦, ₦, CSS \\20A6) are supported in all mainstream browsers with a Unicode-capable font.
✓ Universal support
Naira 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+20A6Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ₦ in HTML. Use \\20A6 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Naira Sign is U+20A6 (decimal 8358).
HTML: prefer ₦ (no named entity).
CSS: use \20A6 inside content for generated text.
Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN) — not $ or letter N.
One line:U+20A6 → prefer ₦ (also ₦ / CSS \20A6).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₦ (hex), ₦ (decimal), or the CSS escape \20A6 in the content property. All render ₦. There is no named HTML entity for U+20A6.
U+20A6 (NAIRA SIGN). Hex 20A6, decimal 8358. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for the naira sign. Use ₦ or ₦, or type ₦ in UTF-8.
Use it for Nigerian naira (NGN) prices and financial content — for example ₦1,500. Prefer the symbol over writing NGN when space allows.
HTML entities (₦ or ₦) go in markup. The CSS escape \20A6 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ₦.
No. Naira is U+20A6 (₦). Letter N is U+004E. Dollar is $ (U+0024). Different characters.
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Did you know?
Naira Sign is Unicode U+20A6 (decimal 8358) — in Currency Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ₦ or ₦. It marks the Nigerian naira (NGN). Related: Dollar $, Euro € (€).
