Euro Sign (€)
HTML entity for the euro sign (€). Learn how to use € or € in HTML for European currency display and pricing pages.
Currency
€
Euro Sign
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | € |
| HTML Entity | € |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | € |
| Unicode | U+20AC |
| CSS Content | \20AC |
| Category | Currency |
About Euro Sign
The euro sign (€) is the currency symbol for the euro, the official currency of the Eurozone, which includes 20 European Union member states. It was designed by the European Commission and officially adopted in 1999.
In HTML, insert the euro sign using €, €, or €. The named entity € is the most readable option. Note that the placement of the euro sign relative to the number varies by country: some place it before the amount (€50) while others place it after (50 €).
The euro sign is part of the Currency Symbols Unicode block. It was added to Unicode relatively recently (version 2.1 in 1998) but is now supported by virtually all fonts and platforms. In older systems that predate Unicode 2.1, the euro sign may not display correctly, but this is extremely rare in modern environments.
In CSS, use "\20AC" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. The euro sign is essential for e-commerce websites, pricing pages, and financial applications targeting European markets. Screen readers announce it as "euro" or "euro sign," ensuring accessibility.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Euro Sign: €</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Euro Sign: €</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Euro Sign: €</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\20AC";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Euro Sign?
The Euro 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 "\20AC". For example: content: "\20AC";
What is the Unicode code point for Euro Sign?
The Unicode code point for Euro Sign is U+20AC. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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