New sheqel sign (₪) is the Currency Symbols character at Unicode U+20AA (NEW SHEQEL SIGN). It is the currency symbol for the Israeli new shekel (ISO code ILS). HTML5 defines no named entity for it.
Remember
Character ₪
Unicode U+20AA
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ₪
Decimal ₪
CSS escape \20AA
All of these produce the same glyph: ₪. Prefer a pasted ₪ in UTF-8 pages; use numeric or CSS forms when you need an escape.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
₪
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
Named entity
none
Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity
₪
HTML markup
Decimal entity
₪
HTML markup
CSS escape
\20AA
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
UTF-8 prices / e-commerce
Type or paste ₪
Numeric entity required
₪ or ₪
Generated prefix via ::before / ::after
content: "\20AA"
Currency code preferred
Write ILS (ISO 4217)
Looking for a named form
None — use hex or decimal instead
See it
Live Preview
New sheqel sign rendered in common contexts.
Glyph₪
Large glyph₪
In a price₪ 199.00
With entitiesHex: ₪ | Decimal: ₪
RelatedILS (code) · € (euro) · $ (dollar)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows the new sheqel sign with hex, decimal, direct, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + Direct + CSS
Four ways to produce ₪ in a single document (no named entity).
Using Hex Code: ₪
Using HTML Code: ₪
Using Direct Character: ₪
Using CSS Entity: ₪
Price: ₪ 199.00
How It Works
1. Hex:U+20AA → ₪ in HTML. Reliable numeric form.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8362 → ₪. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ₪ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \20AA in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₪ after the paragraph text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the sheqel currency entity.
Named
No named entity
HTML5 has no &... name for U+20AA — use hex or decimal instead (unlike € for €).
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\20AA belongs in CSS. ₪ / ₪ belong in HTML.
Code vs glyph
₪ vs ILS
ILS is the ISO currency code. ₪ is the visual symbol. Use either; do not invent a fake named entity.
Spelling
Sheqel / shekel
Unicode uses “sheqel”; English often writes “shekel”. Both refer to the same currency symbol U+20AA.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ₪, not ₪.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ₪ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
New sheqel sign (U+20AA) and its entity forms (₪, ₪, CSS \\20AA) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
New Sheqel Sign (₪)
Paste ₪, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+20AA / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer a pasted ₪ in UTF-8 text. Use ₪ / ₪ when a numeric form is required, and \\20AA only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: new sheqel is U+20AA (decimal 8362), Currency Symbols.
HTML: no named entity — use ₪ or ₪.
CSS: use \20AA inside content for generated text.
Use: Israeli shekel (ILS) prices — glyph ₪ or code ILS.
One line:U+20AA → ₪ / ₪ / CSS \20AA (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₪ (hex), ₪ (decimal), type ₪ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \20AA in content. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+20AA.
U+20AA (NEW SHEQEL SIGN). Hex 20AA, decimal 8362. It belongs to Currency Symbols and represents the Israeli new shekel (ILS).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references like ₪ or ₪ when you need an entity form.
Use it for Israeli prices, e-commerce, or financial content that shows the shekel symbol. Prefer a pasted ₪ in UTF-8 when possible. You can also write ILS when a currency code is clearer than a glyph.
HTML entities (₪ or ₪) go in markup. The CSS escape \20AA is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ₪.
ILS is the three-letter ISO code. ₪ is the currency glyph (U+20AA). Euro is U+20AC (€), dollar is U+0024 — different symbols for different currencies.
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Did you know?
New sheqel sign (₪) is Unicode U+20AA (decimal 8362) — NEW SHEQEL SIGN in Currency Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use ₪ or ₪. It is the currency symbol for the Israeli new shekel (ISO ILS). In prices, place it before the amount (e.g. ₪ 199.00) when following common Israeli typography.
