Bitcoin Sign ₿
₿ (U+20BF) 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: Bitcoin 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 BITCOIN SIGN has the codepoint U+20BF. Its name in English is Bitcoin Sign, and it sits in the Currency Symbols block. It uses the Common script, which helps it appear with many fonts and systems. In practice, the symbol is used to stand for the Bitcoin unit in prices and finance. It helps show value when people talk about exchanging or holding Bitcoin. The sign is part of a family of currency symbols that people see in wallets, invoices, and charts. The symbol is helpful in quick references and dashboards. When the sign appears, it marks a price or amount in Bitcoin rather than a traditional currency. Designers choose formats for the symbol that fit the locale and platform. This can affect spacing, weight, and color in digital and print media. Overall, the Bitcoin Sign supports clear communication about value and transactions in a growing digital economy.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+20BF 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.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+20BF - General Category:
Sc - Age:
10.0 - Bidi Class:
ET - Block:
Currency Symbols - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 82 BF - UTF-16:
20BF - UTF-32:
000020BF - HTML dec:
₿ - HTML hex:
₿ - JS escape:
\u20BF - Python \N{}:
\N{BITCOIN SIGN} - Python \u:
\u20BF - Python \U:
\U000020BF - URL-encoded:
%E2%82%BF - CSS escape:
\20BF
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+20BF or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ₿ (hex) or ₿ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.