Euro Sign €

€ (U+20AC) 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: Euro 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: The subject is the Euro Sign. It has the codepoint 20AC and the Unicode name Euro Sign. Its code identifier is U+20AC in text. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block and uses the Common script. This symbol represents the euro, the currency used in many countries. It appears in prices, invoices, and financial documents. People use it to mark amounts in euros, just as other currency symbols mark other values. The Euro Sign is shown alongside numbers and can appear in different typography and styles in various locales. The symbol is used in official and informal settings to show money in euros. In the text, it stands where money amounts are written or quoted. Formatting can vary by locale, so spacing, symbol position, and font may differ. Users and systems must handle it as a currency symbol, not a decorative mark. This aids clear communication of value and supports financial transactions across regions that share the euro.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+20AC 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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