Nordic Mark Sign ₻

₻ (U+20BB) 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: Nordic Mark 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 NORDIC MARK SIGN is a currency symbol in the Common script. Its code point is U+20BB, and it sits in the Currency Symbols block. The symbol helps denote monetary units in prices and finance. It appears in texts that use Nordic or regional money references, but its exact use can vary by locale. People may see it in catalogs, invoices, or financial forms where a local currency sign is shown. The symbol serves as a visual cue for money and helps readers recognize amounts quickly. In many settings, users rely on established formatting rules for currency, including spacing, decimal marks, and grouping, which can differ from one country to another. The Nordic Mark Sign is part of a family of symbols that communicate value without spelling out the full currency name. When readers encounter this sign, they interpret it as a monetary indicator within the surrounding numeric context. This usage reflects common practice in finance and commerce, where symbols simplify and standardize price information across documents and records.

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