German Penny Sign ₰

₰ (U+20B0) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: German Penny Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Currency Symbols). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: Character: German Penny Sign, code point U+20B0, also shown as 20B0 in hex. It sits in the Currency Symbols block and uses the Common script. It is a currency symbol used in prices and finance. This basic role remains the same across contexts. In everyday text, the symbol can appear beside numbers to mark money. It helps readers recognize monetary values quickly. The symbol supports handling in different fonts and sizes. Usage atom: Currency symbols denote monetary units in prices and finance; formatting can vary by locale. This means people may place the symbol before or after the amount, and spacing may differ by country or setting. The symbol does not change the numeric value; it simply signals currency. People use it to represent monetary units in formal documents, receipts, and catalogs. The exact style can differ, but the intent stays clear: money is being referenced. This symbol is part of the broader set of currency signs used around the world. It helps convey value in a compact form.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+20B0 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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