Yen Sign (¥)
HTML entity for the yen sign (¥). Learn how to use ¥ or ¥ in HTML for Japanese yen and Chinese yuan display.
Currency
¥
Yen Sign
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ¥ |
| HTML Entity | ¥ |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ¥ |
| Unicode | U+00A5 |
| CSS Content | \00A5 |
| Category | Currency |
About Yen Sign
The yen sign (¥) is the currency symbol for the Japanese yen (JPY) and is also used for the Chinese yuan (CNY). It features a "Y" with two horizontal strokes and is one of the most important currency symbols in global finance.
In HTML, insert the yen sign using ¥, ¥, or ¥. The named entity ¥ has been part of the HTML specification since version 2.0 and is universally supported. In Japanese typography, the yen sign is placed before the amount: ¥1,000.
The yen sign is part of the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block. Both Japan and China use the same Unicode character for their respective currencies, though in practice the context (JPY vs CNY) usually makes the intended currency clear. Some Chinese documents use the Latin Y with a single stroke for yuan.
In CSS, use "\00A5" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. The yen sign is essential for e-commerce sites targeting Japanese and Chinese markets. Screen readers announce it as "yen" or "yen sign," which works for Japanese contexts but may need additional clarification for Chinese yuan.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Yen Sign: ¥</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Yen Sign: ¥</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Yen Sign: ¥</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\00A5";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Yen Sign?
The Yen 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 "\00A5". For example: content: "\00A5";
What is the Unicode code point for Yen Sign?
The Unicode code point for Yen Sign is U+00A5. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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