Yen Sign ¥

The Yen 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+00A5 in the Universal Character Set.

The yen sign is the currency symbol shared by the Japanese yen (JPY) and the Chinese yuan (CNY). It features a Y with a double horizontal stroke. As part of the Latin-1 character set, it has been available since the earliest days of HTML. In Japan, the yen symbol is placed before the amount without a decimal point.

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 Yen 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 yen sign entity in pricing for Japanese and Chinese markets, currency conversion tools, and financial content. Since the yen and yuan share the same symbol, context or a currency code (JPY/CNY) should clarify which currency is intended when ambiguity is possible.