Bitcoin Sign
U+20BFCurrency Symbols
Also known as bitcoin symbolBTCbitcoin
Copy and paste ₿. The Bitcoin Sign character has Unicode code point U+20BF and decimal HTML code ₿.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+20BF- HTML Code
₿- CSS Code
\20BF- HEX Code
₿
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+20BF
- Decimal
- 8383
- Unicode name
- BITCOIN SIGN
- Block
- Currency Symbols · U+20A0–U+20CF
- General category
- Currency Symbol (Sc)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 10.0
- JavaScript
- "\u20BF"
Appears in
About Bitcoin Sign
₿ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+20BF (decimal 8383). Its official Unicode name is BITCOIN SIGN.
It belongs to the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF), its General Category is Currency Symbol (Sc), and it was added in Unicode 10.0, released in 2017. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Bitcoin Sign
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
20BF, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “bitcoin sign”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
20bf, then press Space. - HTML
₿. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\20BF";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u20BF"
Common questions about Bitcoin Sign
What is the Bitcoin Sign?
₿ (Bitcoin Sign) is a currency symbol in Unicode’s Currency Symbols block. Its code point is U+20BF, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 10.0 (2017). It is also known as bitcoin symbol, BTC, and bitcoin.
How do I copy and paste the Bitcoin Sign?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ₿ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Bitcoin Sign on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 20BF and press Alt+X to turn the code into ₿. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “bitcoin sign”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Bitcoin Sign on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “bitcoin sign”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Bitcoin Sign on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Bitcoin Sign in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ₿ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “bitcoin sign”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 20BF as the character code.
Is the Bitcoin Sign an emoji?
No. ₿ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Bitcoin Sign show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ₿. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Currency Symbols block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode. Because it was added in 2017, older phones and computers are the most likely to be missing it.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Bitcoin Sign?
In HTML, write ₿ (decimal) or ₿ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\20BF"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u20BF". See all HTML codes.