HTML Entity for Peso Sign (₱)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+20B1

HTML Entity for Peso Sign (U+20B1) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Peso Sign Entity?

Peso Sign is the currency character at Unicode U+20B1 for the Philippine peso (PHP) (₱). HTML5 has no named entity — use ₱ or ₱.

Remember

Character     ₱
Unicode       U+20B1
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x20B1;
Decimal       &#8369;
CSS escape    \20B1

Hex, decimal, and CSS all produce the same peso sign. Do not confuse it with peseta (₧) or Mexican $ notation.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`₱`	HTML
Decimal entity	`₱`	HTML
CSS escape	`\20B1`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	None	Not available for U+20B1
ISO code	`PHP`	Plain text / finance APIs

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Philippine peso price in HTML	`₱ 599.00`
Need a decimal entity	`₱`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\20B1"`
Mexican peso (MXN)	`$` or `MX$` — not U+20B1
Former Spanish peseta	See Peseta Sign — U+20A7

See it

Live Preview

Peso sign in pricing context, compared with lookalikes.

Example ₱ 1,250.00

Large glyph ₱

Hex entity ₱ → ₱

vs lookalikes ₱ | ₧ | $

With entities Hex: ₱ | Decimal: ₱

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Peso Sign with hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS

Three ways to render U+20B1 (peso ₱) — no named entity.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Peso Sign (U+20B1)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\20B1";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x20B1;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8369;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Price: &#x20B1; 599.00</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ₱ inserts U+20B1 from its hex value → ₱.

2. Decimal: same character as 8369 → ₱. Same visual result.

3. CSS: use \20B1 only inside content (e.g. on ::after).

4. No named form: there is no &peso; — stick to numeric or CSS escapes.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Peso Sign.

MXN

Not Mexican peso

₱ is Philippine peso (PHP). For MXN, use $ or MX$ with clear currency labels.

vs ₧

Not peseta

Peseta is U+20A7 (₧). Peso is U+20B1 — different historical currencies.

Named

No `&peso;`

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+20B1. Use ₱ or ₱.

A11y

Add currency context

Pair the glyph with PHP or visible text when the audience may not know ₱.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\20B1 belongs in CSS. ₱ / ₱ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ₱, not &#x20B1.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Peso Sign (U+20B1) and its entity forms (₱, ₱, CSS \\20B1) are supported in all mainstream browsers with a font that includes Currency Symbols.

✓ Universal support

Peso Sign (₱)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape. No named entity. Philippine peso (PHP).

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+20B1 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ₱ in HTML. Use \\20B1 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: Peso Sign is U+20B1 (decimal 8369) — Philippine peso (PHP).
HTML: prefer ₱ (also ₱; no named entity).
CSS: use \20B1 inside content.
Lookalike: not peseta (₧) or Mexican $.

One line: U+20B1 → ₱ (also ₱ / CSS \20B1).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Peso Sign in HTML using entities?

Use ₱ (hex), ₱ (decimal), or the CSS escape \20B1 in the content property. All three render ₱. There is no named HTML entity for U+20B1.

What is the Unicode value for the Peso Sign?

U+20B1 (PESO SIGN). Hex 20B1, decimal 8369. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block and is the official symbol for the Philippine peso (PHP).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+20B1?

No. Use ₱ or ₱. There is no HTML5 named entity such as &peso; for this character.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for Philippine peso prices and financial UI — for example ₱ 599.00. Prefer the ISO code PHP in plain-text contexts where the glyph may be unclear.

Is U+20B1 the same as the Mexican peso?

No. U+20B1 is the Philippine peso sign. Mexican peso (MXN) is typically written with $ or MX$, not ₱.

What is the difference between U+20B1 and U+20A7?

U+20B1 is PESO SIGN (₱). U+20A7 is PESETA SIGN (₧), the former Spanish currency. Different characters — do not swap them.

Did you know?

Peso Sign is Unicode U+20B1 (decimal 8369) — in Currency Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use ₱ or ₱. It is the official symbol for the Philippine peso (PHP). Mexican peso (MXN) usually uses $ / MX$, not ₱.

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