¥ yen yuan
¥
U+00A5
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| Character | ¥ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A5 | |
| HTML decimal | ¥ | |
| HTML hexadecimal | ¥ | |
| HTML named entity | ¥ | |
| CSS content | \00A5 | |
| JavaScript / UTF-16 | \u00A5 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | C2 A5 |
Meaning & usage
Yen yuan (¥) identifies a currency or monetary amount.
Place it beside a number using the convention of your locale; spell out the currency when a sign could be ambiguous.
U+00A5 identifies this exact yen yuan form; copying the character preserves its Unicode identity, while its appearance depends on the font or emoji renderer.
The yen sign ¥ is used for Japanese yen and can also label Chinese yuan amounts. JPY or CNY identifies the intended currency more precisely when prices from both countries appear together.
How to type yen yuan
- Windows
- Use Win + . for the emoji and symbol panel, or Character Map for supported fonts. In Microsoft Word, enter each hexadecimal code (A5) and press Alt + X. There is no universal decimal Alt code for this character; legacy Alt codes depend on the code page.
- Mac
- Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for yen yuan. With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled, hold Option and enter the UTF-16 units shown above. Standard Option shortcuts do not cover every Unicode symbol.
- Linux
- In compatible GTK applications, press Ctrl + Shift + U, enter A5, then Enter. Enter each code point separately for sequences. Other desktops or apps may require their character picker.
- iPhone & Android
- Look for yen yuan in your emoji keyboard if available, or copy it here and paste. Save frequently used symbols as a text replacement or keyboard shortcut; availability varies by keyboard.