Arabic Pound Mark Above ࢐

࢐ (U+890) 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: Arabic Pound Mark Above is part of the Symbols family (block: Arabic Extended-B). 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 ARABIC POUND MARK ABOVE is a currency symbol used in some Arabic contexts. It sits in the Arabic Extended block and uses the Arabic script. The symbol helps mark monetary values in prices or financial notes. It is written above text or numbers in some formats, which distinguishes it from other money signs. The codepoint for this character is U+0890, and it belongs to the Arabic script family. This symbol is part of a broader set of signs that show price and value in different regions. Its exact usage can vary by country and by printer or typeface. Currency symbols denote monetary units in prices and finance; formatting can vary by locale. Users may encounter the mark in ledgers, invoices, or product labels where regional practice calls for a distinct sign. As with other currency signs, it communicates value quickly and helps readers recognize monetary data at a glance. The symbol thus supports clear pricing in environments that use Arabic script conventions and related regional standards.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+890 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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