HTML Entity for Tenge Sign (₸)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Tenge Sign (₸) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+20B8 (TENGE SIGN) in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF)—the official symbol for the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), adopted in 2007.
Render it with ₸, ₸, or CSS escape \20B8. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ₸ with ₽ (ruble, U+20BD) or ₹ (Indian rupee, U+20B9).
⚡ Quick Reference — Tenge Sign
U+20B8Currency Symbols
₸Hexadecimal reference
₸Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+20B8
Hex code ₸
HTML code ₸
Named entity (none)
CSS code \20B8
Block Currency Symbols (U+20A0–U+20CF)
Currency Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
Related U+20BD = Ruble (₽), U+20B9 = Rupee (₹)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Tenge Sign (₸) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\20B8";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ₸</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ₸</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Tenge Sign is supported in all modern browsers when fonts include Currency Symbols glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Tenge Sign (₸) in a price context and compared with other regional currency symbols:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
₸ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 20B8 to display the Tenge Sign. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
₸ uses the decimal Unicode value 8376 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\20B8 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ₸. Unicode U+20B8 in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Tenge Sign (₸) commonly appears in:
Online stores and checkout prices in tenge.
Account balances and exchange rates in KZT.
Economic reports and Kazakhstan market data.
Exchange rate tools and financial calculators.
Kazakhstan-focused business and retail sites.
Booking platforms with tenge pricing.
Mobile wallets and payment interfaces.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
₸or₸for the tenge glyph - Place the symbol after the amount per Kazakh convention (e.g. 1 500 ₸)
- Add
aria-label="Kazakhstani tenge"when the symbol stands alone - Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Test rendering across browsers and fonts
Don’t
- Confuse ₸ (tenge) with ₽ (ruble) or ₹ (Indian rupee)
- Substitute “KZT” or “T” when the official ₸ glyph is required
- Put CSS escape
\20B8directly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+20B8—use numeric references
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u20B8instead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ₸
₸ ₸For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\20B8Unicode U+20B8 — TENGE SIGN (KZT)
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Part of Currency Symbols alongside ruble (₽) and rupee (₹)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
₸ (hex), ₸ (decimal), or \20B8 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ₸.U+20B8 (TENGE SIGN). Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF). Hex 20B8, decimal 8376. Official symbol for the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).₸ or ₸) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \20B8 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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