Dollar Sign $

$ (U+24) 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: Dollar Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Basic Latin). 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 DOLLAR SIGN, encoded as U+24 in the Basic Latin block, is a symbol used in many places to mark money. It stands for monetary units in prices and finance. In everyday writing, the symbol can appear before numbers as a prefix or after numbers in some styles. It also appears in formal documents and financial forms. The dollar sign helps readers identify amounts quickly. Its use spans many countries and markets, especially where the term dollar is common. People format amounts differently by locale, which can change where the symbol sits and how spaces are used. Some systems show the symbol, others spell out the currency name. In practice, the symbol anchors numeric values in sums, taxes, and quotes. It remains a familiar sign across wallets, ledgers, and invoices. Its simple shape and clear meaning make it easy to recognize at a glance. Overall, currency symbols like the dollar sign help communicate price, value, and financial ideas across cultures and languages.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+24 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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