Tenge Sign ₸

The Tenge 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+20B8 in the Universal Character Set.

The tenge sign (₸) is the currency symbol for the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), adopted in 2007. The symbol represents an intersection of Kazakh traditions and modern design, featuring a structure reminiscent of Kazakh ornamental patterns. Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia.

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 Tenge 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 tenge sign in pricing for the Kazakh market and Central Asian economic content. The symbol is relatively new and may not be supported in all fonts — provide fallback text (KZT) for critical pricing information. Use the numeric HTML reference for encoding.