Fullwidth Dollar Sign ＄

＄ (U+FF04) 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: Fullwidth Dollar Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: Fullwidth Dollar Sign is a currency symbol used in the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block. It has the codepoint FF04, also shown as U+FF04. The symbol is part of the Common script. It is designed for fullwidth text in certain fonts and layouts. It appears in East Asian typography where fullwidth characters pair with other symbols. In this context, it helps maintain alignment in vertical and space-efficient designs. The symbol is not tied to a single country. Its main role is to denote monetary units in prices and finance. It is a visual variant of the standard dollar sign. The fullwidth version can look wider and take more space than the regular sign. This affects how prices are displayed in documents, receipts, and interfaces that use fullwidth characters. Formatting can vary by locale, so users should consider local rules and font choices. Overall, the Fullwidth Dollar Sign communicates money values while fitting into specific text environments that use fullwidth characters.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+FF04 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.