Currency symbols are the characters used to show money amounts, like $, €, £, ¥, ₹, and ₩.

This page is designed to be a thorough reference hub:

• Every practical method for typing currency symbols (Windows, Mac, Word, Excel, Google Docs, phones)
• Clear notes on which symbols each method can (and can’t) type
• A full “all currency symbols” table you can use as a reference

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2) Fastest insert methods

• Windows: Press Win + . (or Win + ;) → search euro / ruble / rupee / won → click the symbol.
• Mac: Press Control + Command + Space → search the symbol name → double-click to insert.
• Word: Type the Unicode code (example: 20AC) then press Alt + X → €.
• Google Docs: Insert → Special characters → search the symbol name.
• Excel: Use Currency/Accounting format for money columns (best for calculations).

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Every method to type currency symbols (complete list)

Method A: Use your keyboard’s built-in currency keys (fastest when available)

Some currency symbols are built into certain keyboard layouts.

Common examples

• $ is on almost all keyboards.
• £ is usually easy on UK layouts (commonly Shift + 3).
• € is easy on many European layouts and some international layouts.
• ¥ appears on some layouts or devices, but not all.

What this method can type

• Usually: $, £ (UK layouts), € (many EU layouts), sometimes ¥
• Usually not: newer symbols like ₹, ₽, ₺, ₩, ₪, ₫, ₱ (depends heavily on layout)

Tip: If your keyboard doesn’t show the symbol printed on a key, don’t waste time hunting—use the OS methods below.

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Method B: Windows Emoji/Symbol panel (works for a lot of symbols)

Windows has a built-in panel where you can search by name and insert symbols. This is one of the most beginner-friendly methods.

Steps

1. Click where you want the symbol.
2. Press Win + . (or Win + ;).
3. Type the symbol name (example: euro, ruble, lira, shekel).
4. Click to insert.

What this method can type

• Works for many common currency symbols (especially popular ones)
• If you can’t find a symbol by search, use Character Map or Word Alt+X below.

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Method C: Windows Character Map (works for “almost everything”, very reliable)

Character Map shows characters available in fonts installed on your computer.

Steps

1. Open Start
2. Search Character Map
3. Choose a common font (Calibri/Arial/Segoe UI usually works)
4. Find the symbol → Select → Copy
5. Paste anywhere

What this method can type

• Most currency symbols, as long as the font supports the character

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Method D: Alt codes (Windows) for currency symbols

Alt codes are a Windows feature that lets you type certain symbols by holding Alt and typing a number on the numeric keypad (the number pad on the right side of some keyboards). When you release Alt, Windows inserts the symbol.

This method is fast, but it has two big limits:

1. It usually needs a numeric keypad (the number row above letters often won’t work).
2. Only some currency symbols have reliable Alt codes across apps.

How to use an Alt code

1. Turn on Num Lock.
2. Hold Alt.
3. Type the code using the numeric keypad.
4. Release Alt → the symbol appears.

Common currency symbols that have Alt codes (quick reference)

Here are a few of the most common currency symbols with widely used Alt codes:

• € Euro → Alt + 0128
• £ British pound → Alt + 0163
• ¥ Japanese yen → Alt + 0165
• ¢ Cent → Alt + 0162
• $ Dollar → Alt + 0036 (often works, but on many keyboards it’s easier to use Shift + 4)

Note: Some websites list many more “Alt codes,” but they don’t always work in every program. If an Alt code doesn’t work for a symbol you need, use one of the more universal methods like Win + . (symbol panel), Character Map, or Microsoft Word’s Alt + X method.

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Method E: Windows “Alt + Plus + hex” Unicode input (advanced, not universal)

Some Windows setups support typing Unicode characters by holding Alt, pressing + on the numeric keypad, typing the hex code, then releasing Alt.

Why it’s not the main recommendation

• It can work on some systems/apps, but it’s not consistent everywhere.
• If you want a method that “just works”, use Word Alt+X, Win + ., or Character Map.

What this method can type

• Potentially many Unicode symbols, but not reliable across all apps

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Method F: Mac Character Viewer (works for tons of symbols)

Mac has a built-in symbol picker.

Steps

1. Click where you want the symbol
2. Press Control + Command + Space
3. Search the symbol name (euro, rupee, ruble, etc.)
4. Double-click to insert

What this method can type

• Most currency symbols (very good coverage)

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Method G: Mac Unicode Hex Input (types ANY symbol if you know the code)

This is the most powerful Mac method.

Enable it (one-time setup)

1. Go to System Settings → Keyboard
2. Find Input Sources
3. Add Unicode Hex Input

Type a symbol using its Unicode code

1. Switch your input source to Unicode Hex Input
2. Hold Option
3. Type the hex code (example: 20AC for €)
4. Release Option → the symbol appears

What this method can type

• Any currency symbol (as long as you know the Unicode code)

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Method H: Microsoft Word “Alt + X” Unicode conversion (Word-only, but incredibly powerful)

This is one of the best ways to type almost any currency symbol in Microsoft Word (Windows). Instead of searching for the symbol, you type its Unicode code (a short hex code), then press Alt + X and Word converts it into the symbol.

How to use Alt + X in Word

1. Click where you want the symbol in Microsoft Word.
2. Type the Unicode code (example: 20AC).
3. Press Alt + X.
4. Word converts it into the symbol (example: €).

Tip: If you want to reverse it, place your cursor after the symbol and press Alt + X again — Word will show the code.

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Alt + X codes for all currency symbols (Word)

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Standard currency symbols

• Type 0024 then Alt + X → $ (Dollar sign)
• Type 00A2 then Alt + X → ¢ (Cent sign)
• Type 00A3 then Alt + X → £ (Pound sign)
• Type 00A4 then Alt + X → ¤ (Currency sign)
• Type 00A5 then Alt + X → ¥ (Yen sign)

Additional currency signs (various scripts)

• Type 058F then Alt + X → ֏ (Armenian dram sign)
• Type 060B then Alt + X → ؋ (Afghani sign)
• Type 07FE then Alt + X → ߾ (Nko dorome sign)
• Type 07FF then Alt + X → ߿ (Nko taman sign)
• Type 09F2 then Alt + X → ৲ (Bengali rupee mark)
• Type 09F3 then Alt + X → ৳ (Bengali rupee sign)
• Type 09FB then Alt + X → ৻ (Bengali ganda mark)
• Type 0AF1 then Alt + X → ૱ (Gujarati rupee sign)
• Type 0BF9 then Alt + X → ௹ (Tamil rupee sign)
• Type 0E3F then Alt + X → ฿ (Thai baht sign)
• Type 17DB then Alt + X → ៛ (Khmer riel sign)

Currency symbols block (U+20A0–U+20BF)

• Type 20A0 then Alt + X → ₠ (Euro-currency sign)
• Type 20A1 then Alt + X → ₡ (Colon sign)
• Type 20A2 then Alt + X → ₢ (Cruzeiro sign)
• Type 20A3 then Alt + X → ₣ (French franc sign)
• Type 20A4 then Alt + X → ₤ (Lira sign)
• Type 20A5 then Alt + X → ₥ (Mill sign)
• Type 20A6 then Alt + X → ₦ (Naira sign)
• Type 20A7 then Alt + X → ₧ (Peseta sign)
• Type 20A8 then Alt + X → ₨ (Rupee sign)
• Type 20A9 then Alt + X → ₩ (Won sign)
• Type 20AA then Alt + X → ₪ (New shekel sign)
• Type 20AB then Alt + X → ₫ (Dong sign)
• Type 20AC then Alt + X → € (Euro sign)
• Type 20AD then Alt + X → ₭ (Kip sign)
• Type 20AE then Alt + X → ₮ (Tugrik sign)
• Type 20AF then Alt + X → ₯ (Drachma sign)
• Type 20B0 then Alt + X → ₰ (German penny sign)
• Type 20B1 then Alt + X → ₱ (Peso sign)
• Type 20B2 then Alt + X → ₲ (Guarani sign)
• Type 20B3 then Alt + X → ₳ (Austral sign)
• Type 20B4 then Alt + X → ₴ (Hryvnia sign)
• Type 20B5 then Alt + X → ₵ (Cedi sign)
• Type 20B6 then Alt + X → ₶ (Livre tournois sign)
• Type 20B7 then Alt + X → ₷ (Spesmilo sign)
• Type 20B8 then Alt + X → ₸ (Tenge sign)
• Type 20B9 then Alt + X → ₹ (Indian rupee sign)
• Type 20BA then Alt + X → ₺ (Turkish lira sign)
• Type 20BB then Alt + X → ₻ (Nordic mark sign)
• Type 20BC then Alt + X → ₼ (Manat sign)
• Type 20BD then Alt + X → ₽ (Ruble sign)
• Type 20BE then Alt + X → ₾ (Lari sign)
• Type 20BF then Alt + X → ₿ (Bitcoin sign)

Additional symbols

• Type A838 then Alt + X → ꠸ (North Indic rupee mark)
• Type FDFC then Alt + X → ﷼ (Rial sign)

Small / fullwidth forms (useful for typography)

• Type FE69 then Alt + X → ﹩ (Small dollar sign)
• Type FF04 then Alt + X → ＄ (Fullwidth dollar sign)
• Type FFE0 then Alt + X → ￠ (Fullwidth cent sign)
• Type FFE1 then Alt + X → ￡ (Fullwidth pound sign)
• Type FFE5 then Alt + X → ￥ (Fullwidth yen sign)
• Type FFE6 then Alt + X → ￦ (Fullwidth won sign)

Newer Tamil / other script currency symbols

• Type 11FDD then Alt + X → 𑿝 (Tamil sign Kaacu)
• Type 11FDE then Alt + X → 𑿞 (Tamil sign Panam)
• Type 11FDF then Alt + X → 𑿟 (Tamil sign Pon)
• Type 11FE0 then Alt + X → 𑿠 (Tamil sign Varaakan)
• Type 1E2FF then Alt + X → 𞋿 (Wancho Ngun sign)
• Type 1ECB0 then Alt + X → 𞲰 (Indic Siyaq rupee mark)

Important notes

• Alt + X works inside Microsoft Word, but it usually won’t work in Google Docs, browsers, or most other apps.
• If Word doesn’t convert a code, try a font like Calibri, Arial, or Segoe UI Symbol.
• For apps outside Word, the best “works everywhere” option is usually:
  • Windows: Win + . (symbol panel) or Character Map
  • Mac: Control + Command + Space (Character Viewer)

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Method I: Word “Insert → Symbol” menu (easy and universal inside Word)

Steps

1. Insert → Symbol → More Symbols
2. Choose a font (Calibri/Arial)
3. Select the symbol → Insert

What this method can type

• Most currency symbols, depending on font support

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Method J: Word AutoCorrect (best if you type currency symbols often)

You can make Word replace text with a symbol automatically.

Example

• Replace: euro → With: €
• Replace: ruble → With: ₽

What this method can type

• Any symbol you can paste into the AutoCorrect “With” box

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Method K: Excel currency formatting (best for real money spreadsheets)

If you’re working with actual amounts, formatting is often better than typing symbols.

Why it’s better

• Your values stay as numbers (so totals and formulas work)
• Excel displays the currency sign automatically

Steps

1. Select your number cells
2. Home → Number format
3. Choose Currency or Accounting
4. Pick the currency/locale you want (if available)

What this method can show

• Many currencies, but the exact list depends on your Excel/region settings
• If your needed symbol isn’t available in formatting, you can still insert the symbol manually (Win + . / Character Viewer / Word then paste).

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Method L: Google Docs “Insert → Special characters” (works for most symbols)

Steps

1. Insert → Special characters
2. Search the symbol name
3. Click to insert

What this method can type

• Most currency symbols

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Method M: Phone keyboards (iPhone/Android)

iPhone

• Tap 123 then #+=
• Look for the currency symbol
• Try press and hold a currency key like $ to reveal more options

Android

• Tap ?123
• Look for the symbol
• Try press and hold $ (or another currency key) to see more currency options

What this method can type

• Common currencies are easy
• Some symbols may not appear depending on your keyboard app and language settings

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Method N: Website/Blog method (HTML codes)

If you’re adding symbols to a website, you can use:

• Unicode character itself (best if your site handles UTF-8 properly)
• HTML entity/number codes (useful when a platform tries to “change” your text)

This method can represent any currency symbol if you have its code.

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“Which method should I use?” (simple recommendations)

If you want the fastest reliable method:

• Windows: Use Win + . first → if you can’t find it, use Character Map
• Mac: Use Control + Command + Space → for power users, enable Unicode Hex Input
• Word: Use Alt + X (works for any symbol)
• Google Docs: Use Insert → Special characters
• Excel: Use Currency formatting for money columns

Related Currency Symbol Guides

• How to type the euro symbol (€) on keyboard
• How to type the pound symbol (£) on keyboard
• How to type the Korean won symbol (₩)
• How to type the Turkish lira symbol (₺)
• How to type the Russian ruble symbol (₽)
• How to type the dollar symbol ($) on keyboard
• How to type the Japanese yen symbol (¥)
• How to type the Indian rupee symbol (₹)