U+20BF
Bitcoin₿
Bitcoin is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Currency Symbols block, listed here under Currency. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "btc", "crypto", "money".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+20BF
- Decimal
- 8383
- Hex
- 0x20BF
- Octal
- 0o20277
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+20BF | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | BITCOIN SIGN | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8383 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x20BF | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o20277 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010000010111111 | |
| General categorySymbol, currency | Sc | |
| Unicode blockU+20A0–U+20CF | Currency Symbols | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ₿ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ₿ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \20BF | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%82%BF |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u20BF | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u20BF | |
| Python | \u20BF | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u20BF |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 82 BF | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 20BF | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 000020BF |
How to type Bitcoin
Windows
Hold Alt and type +20BF with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 20BF then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 20BF. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Bitcoin".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20bf, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ₿ in HTML, \20BF in CSS, and \u20BF in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- BITCOIN SIGN
- Block
- Currency Symbols (U+20A0–U+20CF)
- General category
- Sc — Symbol, currency
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Currency Symbols block: U20A0.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Bitcoin symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ₿ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is U+20BF (decimal 8383, hexadecimal 0x20BF, octal 0o20277). It lives in the Currency Symbols block (U+20A0–U+20CF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Bitcoin?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "BITCOIN SIGN". Its General_Category is Sc (Symbol, currency).
What is the HTML code for Bitcoin?
Use ₿ or ₿. In CSS, use content: "\20BF".
How do I type Bitcoin in code?
JavaScript: "\u20BF". Python: "\u20BF". JSON and Java: "\u20BF". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 82 BF.
Is Bitcoin an emoji?
No. Bitcoin is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.