How to Type the Euro (€), Pound (£), Cent (¢) and Yen (¥) Signs
Whether you’re writing an invoice, a price list or a travel post, the currency symbol you need often isn’t on your keyboard — unless you’re typing dollars. Here’s how to type the four most common ones and where to find the rest.
The good news: the euro, pound, cent and yen signs all have real, verified Windows Alt codes, listed in the table below.
Quick reference: every method
Every Alt code below is verified against the real Windows code pages — where none exists we say so, rather than list one that won’t work.
| Char | Name | Windows | Mac | HTML | Word (Alt+X) | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € | Euro Sign | Alt+0128 |
Shift+Option+2 |
€ |
20AC + Alt+X |
U+20AC |
| £ | Pound Sign | Alt+0163 |
Option+3 |
£ |
00A3 + Alt+X |
U+00A3 |
| ¢ | Cent Sign | Alt+0162 |
Option+4 |
¢ |
00A2 + Alt+X |
U+00A2 |
| ¥ | Yen Sign | Alt+0165 |
Option+Y |
¥ |
00A5 + Alt+X |
U+00A5 |
The four you’ll use most
Euro €: Windows Alt+0128, Mac Option+Shift+2 (on many layouts), HTML €.
Pound £: Windows Alt+0163, Mac Option+3, HTML £.
Cent ¢: Windows Alt+0162, Mac Option+4, HTML ¢.
Yen ¥: Windows Alt+0165, Mac Option+y, HTML ¥.
Rarer currencies
The Indian rupee (₹), Russian ruble (₽), Ukrainian hryvnia (₴), Korean won (₩) and many more live in the Currency Symbols Unicode block, high above codepoint 255. That means they have no keypad Alt code — anyone showing you one is showing a fake. Type them with copy-paste or, in Word, with the hex + Alt+X method (for the rupee: 20B9 then Alt+X). Browse them all on our Currency topic page.
Handy tips
- The euro’s Mac shortcut varies by keyboard layout — if Option+Shift+2 gives something else, use the Character Viewer or copy it.
- The generic currency sign ¤ (Alt+0164) is the placeholder used when a specific symbol isn’t available.
- For accounting, remember many currencies are written as codes (USD, EUR, GBP) rather than symbols in formal documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the euro sign?
Alt+0128 on Windows. In HTML use € and in Word type 20AC then Alt+X.
Why doesn’t the rupee sign have an Alt code?
The ₹ symbol sits above codepoint 255 in Unicode, outside the range the Alt+numpad method can reach. Use copy-paste or Word’s Alt+X instead.
How do I type the pound sign on a US keyboard?
Alt+0163 on Windows, or Option+3 on a Mac. You can also copy it from our currency page.
Related symbols
Looking for something else? Browse 1,000+ copy-paste symbols, the full Alt Codes finder, or the emoji picker.