Cedi Sign ₵

₵ (U+20B5) 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: Cedi 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: CEDI SIGN has codepoint U+20B5 and belongs to the Currency Symbols block with the Common script. It is used to represent the Ghanaian currency unit in writing. Currency symbols denote monetary units in prices and finance; formatting can vary by locale. In everyday use, the sign helps identify amounts in numbers, on price tags, receipts, and financial documents. When people type or print prices, the symbol may appear before or after the number, depending on local style. The sign is part of standard currency notation and supports clear communication about money. Users rely on it to distinguish money values quickly at a glance. The symbol mirrors other currency signs in purpose, while being specific to the Ghanaian system of money. Its use aligns with general practices for currency symbols, aiding consistency across documents and software that handle money. The memory of the symbol helps people recognize value and convert it in various markets and contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+20B5 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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