What is the Unicode code for £?

The Unicode code point for £ is U+00A3 (decimal 163, hex 00A3). In HTML you can write £.

Pound Sign £ — Copy & Paste

Q: How do I type the pound sign on a Mac?

On a Mac, press Option + 3 to type £.

The pound sign £ is the currency symbol for the British pound sterling (GBP), the official currency of the United Kingdom. It is also used by several other currencies including the Egyptian pound and the Lebanese pound.

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U+00A3·Decimal 163

How to Type Pound Sign

⌘Mac

Option + 3

⊞Windows

Alt + 0163 (numpad)

📱iPhone / iOS

Long-press the $ (dollar) key → tap £

</>HTML Code

£

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

Unicode

U+00A3

Decimal

163

Hex

00A3

HTML

£

Where Is Pound Sign Used?

✦British prices
✦UK financial documents
✦International currency display

Other Names for £

pound sterling symbolGBP symbolBritish pound symbollira sign

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type the pound sign on a Mac?▼

On a Mac, press Option + 3 to insert £ directly in any text field.

Does £ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼

Yes — £ is a standard Unicode character (U+00A3) 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 £.