Tamil Rupee Sign ௹

௹ (U+BF9) 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: Tamil Rupee Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Tamil). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: Tamil Rupee Sign is a currency symbol used to denote monetary units in prices and finance. It has the code point BF9 and the Unicode designation U+BF9. It belongs to the Tamil block in the Unicode system, which ties it to the Tamil script and its numeric and monetary traditions. In its history, the symbol serves as a textual marker for money in contexts where Tamil language pricing is shown. It is used alongside other monetary signs to indicate currency amounts. The practical use varies by locale and by how price data is formatted in catalogs, receipts, and documents. This variability can affect alignment, spacing, and typography in financial text. As a symbol, it complements the standard numerals and helps readers identify the currency quickly when Tamil readers encounter price figures. The usage core remains the same: it marks monetary value and aids clear communication in financial writing. In any setting, the sign supports consistent notation for amounts while reflecting regional script traditions and encoding standards.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+BF9 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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