| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| £ | Code Point |
U+00A3 |
| TeX |
\pounds |
|
| SVG |
The £ (pound sign) symbol is used to represent the pound sterling, which is the currency of the United Kingdom. Typically, the symbol is used in an expression like this:
In plain language, this means twenty pounds sterling. The symbol is also used in Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, and Syria to represent each country’s own distinct currency. For the emoji version of the pound sign, see 💷 Pound Banknote.
The $ (dollar sign) symbol is used to represent various forms of currency around the world, notably the United States dollar. In mathematics, it is also used in TeX to denote the beginning and end of mathematical mode.
The euro sign, €, is used to represent the euro, the official currency of the Eurozone in the European Union.
The yen sign is used for the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan currencies.
The number sign symbol, also frequently referred to as the "pound sign" in North America is used in programming languages as a special character.