New Sheqel Sign ₪

The New Sheqel 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+20AA in the Universal Character Set.

The new sheqel sign (₪) is the currency symbol for the Israeli new shekel (ILS). The symbol combines the Hebrew letters shin (ש) and het (ח), the first letters of 'shekel hadash' (new shekel). Israel has a thriving technology sector, making the shekel symbol relevant for tech industry and startup-related financial content.

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 New Sheqel 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 new sheqel sign in pricing for the Israeli market, technology startup valuations, and financial content. The symbol is placed before the amount (₪100) in Hebrew contexts and sometimes after in English contexts. Use the numeric HTML reference for reliable cross-browser rendering.