A currency symbol , also known as a currency sign, is a symbolic representation of money. Currency symbols are used next to value amounts to indicate those amounts are a currency, and the specific symbol used determines the type of currency. [table][thead]
[tr][th] Currency [/th]
[th] Symbol [/th]
[th] Extra Information [/th]
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[tr][td] cent_sign [/td][td] ¢ [/td][td] Used by multiple currencies to denote 1/100th the value of the basic monetary unit. [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] dollar_sign [/td][td] $ [/td][td] Represents various currencies around the world called "dollar" and "peso". Is often used as shorthand for currency in general due to the widespread use of the term.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td] euro_sign [/td][td] € [/td][td] Represents the euro - the currency of the European Union [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] pokedollar_sign [/td][td] ₽ [/td][td] Based on the Japanese yen, the Pokédollar is the fictional currency depicted in Pokémon franchise video games. [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] pound_sign [/td][td] £ [/td][td] Represents various currencies called "pound" and "lira", such as the currency of the United Kingdom. [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] yen_sign [/td][td] ¥ [/td][td] May refer to the Japanese yen, or the Chinese yuan (same symbol). [/td][/tr] [/tbody][/table]
See also