Ruble Sign ₽

₽ (U+20BD) 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: Ruble 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: Character The Ruble Sign, U+20BD, sits in the Currency Symbols block and uses the Common script. In text, the Ruble Sign represents money and prices in many contexts. Usage shows that Currency symbols denote monetary units in prices and finance; formatting can vary by locale. Writers place the sign in front of or after amounts depending on locale rules. The symbol helps clarify value and reduces ambiguity when multiple currencies are shown. In documents, invoices, and financial tables, the sign marks the currency quickly. Because formats differ by country, users may see variations in spacing, alignment, and when the sign is printed with digits. The Ruble Sign serves as a short, recognizable mark for the ruble while others may use full words. The character info and usage guidance help implementers place and render the symbol correctly. This ensures clear communication in multilingual environments and supports consistent pricing and accounting practice.

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