Dollar Sign Symbol

U+0024

\$

The $ (dollar sign) symbol has several different uses, depending on the context.

• For typesetting math, the dollar sign is used to denote the beginning and end of math mode. For example, inline math mode is denoted by a single dollar sign:

  $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$
  

  This expression gets rendered inline as . Display math mode is denoted by two dollar signs:

  $$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$$
  

  Which renders on its own line as:

• As a currency symbol, the dollar sign is used to represent the United States dollar. Typically, the symbol is used in an expression like this to represent a monetary amount:

  In plain language, this means twenty dollars. For the emoji versions of the dollar sign, see:

  • 💲 Heavy Dollar Sign
  • 💵 Dollar Banknote
  • 💰 Money Bag

Cent | Symbol

The cent sign is used to express a fraction of a whole currency unit. For example, a cent in USD is equal to one-hundredth of a dollar.

Euro Sign | Symbol

The euro sign, €, is used to represent the euro, the official currency of the Eurozone in the European Union.

Pound Sign | Symbol

The pound sign, £, is used to represent the pound sterling, the official currency of the United Kingdom.

Yen Sign | Symbol

The yen sign is used for the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan currencies.