Cent Sign ¢ — Copy & Paste
The cent sign ¢ represents one hundredth of a dollar (or other currencies). It is used in retail pricing, financial notation, and informal expressions like '99¢'. Unlike the dollar sign, the cent sign follows the number rather than preceding it.
How to Type Cent Sign
Option + 4Alt + 0162 (numpad)Long-press the $ (dollar) key → tap ¢¢On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ¢. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+00A216200A2¢Where Is Cent Sign Used?
- ✦US retail pricing
- ✦Financial documents
- ✦Coin notation
Other Names for ¢
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the cent sign on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Option + 4 to insert ¢ directly in any text field.
Does ¢ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — ¢ is a standard Unicode character (U+00A2) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for ¢?▼
The HTML entity for ¢ is ¢. You can also use the numeric reference ¢ or the hex reference ¢.