Currency Symbols (€ £ ¥ ¢)
Copy the euro, pound, yen and cent signs in one click, with the Alt codes to type them.
How to type these symbols
| Symbol | Name | Windows (Alt code) | Mac | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € | Euro sign | Alt+0128 | Option+Shift+2 | € |
| £ | Pound sign | Alt+0163 | Option+3 | £ |
| ¥ | Yen sign | Alt+0165 | Option+Y | ¥ |
| ¢ | Cent sign | Alt+0162 | Option+4 | ¢ |
| ₹ | Indian rupee sign (U+20B9) | - | - | ₹ |
| ¤ | Generic currency sign | Alt+0164 | - | ¤ |
Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. No keypad? Copying from this page is faster anyway.
Copy any currency symbol
Click any sign above and it lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into an invoice, a price list, a spreadsheet, or a message. Each one is a single Unicode character, so it pastes cleanly into any app or document on any device. The featured euro, pound, yen, and cent are the four people search for most.
How to type the euro symbol (€)
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0128 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a Mac (US layout) it is Option+Shift+2. On a UK keyboard the euro is usually AltGr+4, and on many European layouts AltGr+E. On iOS and Android, long-press the $ key and the popup reveals € along with ¢ £ ¥ ₹ ₩ ₽ and more.
How to type the pound symbol (£)
On a UK keyboard the pound is Shift+3. On Windows anywhere it is Alt+0163 on the numeric keypad, and on a Mac it is Option+3. The HTML entity is £. On a phone, long-press the $ key and choose £ from the currency popup.
How to type the yen symbol (¥)
On Windows, use Alt+0165 on the numeric keypad. On a Mac it is Option+Y. The HTML entity is ¥. The same ¥ sign is used for both the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan (renminbi), so add a code like JPY or CNY when the currency needs to be clear. On a phone, long-press the $ key to reach it.
How to type the cent sign (¢)
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0162 on the numeric keypad. On a Mac it is Option+4. The HTML entity is ¢. Cents are usually written as a decimal of the main unit, so $0.99 is more common than 99¢, but the ¢ sign is right here when you want it.
Choosing the right sign
Several currencies share a glyph. The $ covers the US dollar, the Canadian and Australian dollars, and many pesos, and ¥ covers both yen and yuan. When the context is not obvious, pair the symbol with the three-letter code, so USD, MXN, JPY, or CNY. Placement follows the local style: English usually puts the sign before the amount (£20), while many European conventions put it after (20 €).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type the euro symbol € on Windows and Mac?
Windows: hold Alt and type 0128 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. Mac (US layout): Option+Shift+2. HTML: €. Or just click the € above to copy it.
Why is the euro key different on my keyboard?
The euro shortcut depends on your keyboard layout. UK layouts usually put it on AltGr+4, many European layouts on AltGr+E, and the Mac US layout on Option+Shift+2. Copying from this page skips the guesswork.
What is the difference between £ and ₤?
£ (U+00A3) is the standard pound sign used today. ₤ (U+20A4) is an older lira-style variant with two crossbars that most fonts and style guides no longer use. For pounds sterling, use £.
Does $ only mean US dollars?
No. The $ sign is shared by the US, Canadian and Australian dollars and by many pesos, and ¥ is used for both the yen and the yuan. When the currency is not obvious from context, add the three-letter code, so USD, MXN, JPY or CNY.
Will these currency symbols paste anywhere?
The common signs like € £ ¥ ¢ and $ are plain Unicode and paste cleanly into any app, document or message. Very new additions such as the lari ₾ or the bitcoin sign ₿ only show up if the font includes them, otherwise you may see a box.