Currency Symbols List

A quick reference for world currencies

This page lists about 160 currencies in use around the world, each with its three letter ISO 4217 code, its full name, its usual symbol and the main countries or territories that use it. Type in the search box to filter the list instantly, and click a symbol to copy it to your clipboard. The list is built into the page, so it works even without an internet connection once the page has loaded.

How to use the list

1. Type a code such as INR, a name such as rupee, a symbol such as ₩ or a country such as Japan.
2. The table narrows to matching currencies as you type.
3. Click the symbol button to copy it, then paste it into your document, spreadsheet or design.
4. Download the whole list as a CSV file if you need it in a spreadsheet or database.

What you will find

• ISO 4217 codes, the three letter codes used by banks, payment systems and accounting software.
• Common symbols, including local scripts such as ₹, ₽, ₺, ₪, ฿ and د.إ.
• Main countries for each currency, including shared currencies like the euro, the CFA francs and the East Caribbean dollar.
• One click copying so you do not need to hunt for special characters on your keyboard.

Codes versus symbols

Symbols are short and familiar, but many are shared. The dollar sign is used by the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and many others, and the yen sign is used for both the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan. That is why international invoices, price lists and contracts usually use the three letter code, such as USD or CAD, or add a prefix like A$ or C$. The first two letters of most codes are the country code and the third is usually the first letter of the currency name, so JPY stands for Japan yen.

Writing prices correctly

Conventions vary by country. In the United States and the United Kingdom the symbol goes before the number, as in $25 or £25. In much of Europe the euro sign often follows the amount, as in 25 €, and a comma is used as the decimal separator. In India, large amounts are grouped in lakhs and crores, as in ₹12,50,000. When in doubt, follow the style of your audience, and use the code where there could be confusion. Designers building price tags or checkout pages can copy the exact symbol here to make sure the right character is used.