₤

Lira Sign Symbol (₤)

Copy and paste the lira sign ₤ with one click

Unicode Character

₤

Unicode Hex

U+20A4

HTML Entity

₤

Decimal Code

8356

About the Lira Sign Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

₤ is an old lira sign, a pound-style L with two bars. It was used for liras of Italy and others before the euro. Modern Turkey uses ₺ instead, so this one is mostly historical.

Its official Unicode name is Lira Sign. Browse the Currency Symbols page for related characters.

How to Type Lira Sign on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 20A4 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ₤ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code

Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name

Microsoft Word: Type 20A4 then press Alt+X

Phone & tablet: Copying ₤ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide

Lira Sign Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript

HTML: ₤

CSS: content: '\20A4';

JavaScript: '\u20A4'

Unicode: U+20A4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type lira sign ₤ on Windows?

Type 20A4 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ₤ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code. You can also copy ₤ straight from this page.

How do I type ₤ on a Mac?

Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name.

What is the Unicode and HTML code for lira sign?

It is Unicode code point U+20A4, named Lira Sign. In HTML, use ₤.