¥
| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| ¥ | Code Point |
U+00A5 |
| TeX |
\yen |
|
| SVG |
The ‘¥’ (yen sign) symbol is used to represent the yen, which is the official currency of Japan. It is also used to represent the yuan, the basic unit of the renminbi, the official currency of the People’s Republic of China.
For example:
This represents two thousand yen or yuan, depending on the context.
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 pound sign, £, is used to represent the pound sterling, the official currency of the United Kingdom.