Euro Sign €

The Euro Sign character (€) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference €, the decimal numeric character reference €, or the hexadecimal numeric reference €. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+20AC in the Universal Character Set.

The euro sign is the currency symbol for the euro (EUR), the official currency of 20 European Union member states. Introduced in 1999, it is one of the newest major currency symbols. The design was inspired by the Greek letter epsilon and a pair of parallel lines representing stability.

Currency symbol entities are essential for e-commerce platforms, financial dashboards, and any web content that displays monetary values across different markets. Using the correct HTML entity or Unicode code point ensures that currency symbols render consistently regardless of the visitor's operating system, installed fonts, or browser configuration. For international websites, properly encoded currency entities enable accurate localization of prices and financial data.

When deciding how to encode the Euro Sign character in your HTML documents, the named entity € is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form € and hexadecimal form € are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use the euro sign entity in pricing for eurozone markets, financial applications, and international e-commerce platforms. Placement varies by country — some place it before the amount (€10) while others place it after (10 €). The entity ensures consistent rendering across all systems.