Kip Sign ₭

₭ (U+20AD) 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: Kip 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 Kip sign is used to denote the Lao kip, the currency of Laos. It shows money values in prices and financial records. In everyday prices you may see the symbol next to numbers, or used after a number in some styles. The sign helps readers identify amounts quickly and avoids spelling out the currency each time. When documents are shared across borders, formatting can change, and some regions use the symbol in front of or after the amount. Historically, many currencies gain symbols when economies grow and digital systems adopt tweaked font styles. The Kip sign sits in the Currency Symbols block and is part of the Common script set. It works with standard number formats and supports typical money rules, such as grouping digits and placing decimals for fractions. Users may encounter the Kip sign in invoices, price lists, and financial reports. Strong emphasis on readability helps, so people can scan figures without confusion. The symbol also helps international readers recognize Lao money at a glance.

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

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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