£
| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| £ | Code Point |
U+00A3 |
| TeX |
\pounds |
|
| SVG |
The ‘£’ (pound sign) symbol is used to represent the pound sterling, which is the official currency of the United Kingdom.
For example:
This represents one hundred pounds sterling.
The dollar sign, $, is used to represent various forms of currency around the world, most 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.