Cent Sign (¢)
HTML entity for the cent sign (¢). Learn how to use ¢ or ¢ in HTML for fractional currency display and pricing.
Currency
¢
Cent Sign
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ¢ |
| HTML Entity | ¢ |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ¢ |
| Unicode | U+00A2 |
| CSS Content | \00A2 |
| Category | Currency |
About Cent Sign
The cent sign (¢) represents one hundredth of a dollar or other base currency unit. It is used in pricing displays, financial calculations, and retail contexts where sub-dollar amounts need to be expressed.
In HTML, insert the cent sign using ¢, ¢, or ¢. The named entity ¢ has been part of the HTML specification since version 2.0 and is universally supported. The cent sign is placed after the number: 99¢.
The cent sign is part of the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block. It resembles a lowercase "c" with a vertical stroke through it. While the cent sign has become less common in everyday use as digital payment systems display prices as decimals (e.g., $0.99), it remains important for financial applications, gas station pricing displays, and certain retail contexts.
In CSS, use "\00A2" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. The cent sign is useful for pricing microservices, API usage costs, and other contexts where sub-dollar amounts are common. Screen readers announce it as "cent" or "cent sign."
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Cent Sign: ¢</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Cent Sign: ¢</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Cent Sign: ¢</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\00A2";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Cent Sign?
The Cent Sign (¢) can be inserted using the named entity ¢, the numeric code ¢, or by pasting the character directly in a UTF-8 document.
How do I use ¢ in CSS?
In CSS, use the content property with the value "\00A2". For example: content: "\00A2";
What is the Unicode code point for Cent Sign?
The Unicode code point for Cent Sign is U+00A2. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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