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U+20A4 · Currency Symbols

Lira Sign

Lira Sign is the Unicode character U+20A4 (official name “LIRA SIGN”) from the Currency Symbols block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s currency symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+20A4
HTML
U+20A4

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+20A4
Decimal8356
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\20A4
JavaScript\u20A4
Python\u20A4
UTF-8 bytesE2 82 A4
UTF-1620A4
URL-encoded%E2%82%A4

Character details

Official nameLIRA SIGN
Unicode blockCurrency Symbols
General categoryCurrency Symbol (Sc)
SymbolHero categoryCurrency Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ₤

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 20A4 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “lira sign”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “lira sign”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 20A4.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “lira sign” or enter U+20A4.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8356)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ₤?

It is U+20A4 (LIRA SIGN), decimal 8356.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 20A4 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “lira sign”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ₤ (or ₤). There is no named entity.