What is the Unicode code for ¥?

The Unicode code point for ¥ is U+00A5 (decimal 165, hex 00A5). In HTML you can write ¥.

Yen / Yuan Sign ¥ — Copy & Paste

Q: How do I type the yen / yuan sign on a Mac?

On a Mac, press Option + Y to type ¥.

The ¥ symbol is used for both the Japanese yen (JPY) and the Chinese yuan (CNY). It is derived from the letter Y with two horizontal lines through the stem. Both currencies share the same Unicode character.

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U+00A5·Decimal 165

How to Type Yen / Yuan Sign

⌘Mac

Option + Y

⊞Windows

Alt + 0165 (numpad)

📱iPhone / iOS

Long-press the $ (dollar) key → tap ¥

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¥

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+00A5

Decimal

165

Hex

00A5

HTML

¥

Where Is Yen / Yuan Sign Used?

✦Japanese prices
✦Chinese yuan prices
✦Asian currency display

Other Names for ¥

yen symbolyuan symbolJPY signCNY sign

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type the yen / yuan sign on a Mac?▼

On a Mac, press Option + Y to insert ¥ directly in any text field.

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

Yes — ¥ is a standard Unicode character (U+00A5) 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 ¥.