GlyphIndexExplicit unit
Sample amount: INR 250
The currency code makes the unit explicit.
Indian rupee sign
The Indian rupee sign ₹ is distinct from older rupee abbreviations and other rupee symbols. INR identifies the currency in a data field.
INDIAN RUPEE SIGN
Appearance can vary by font.
Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The Indian rupee sign ₹ is distinct from older rupee abbreviations and other rupee symbols. INR identifies the currency in a data field.
How to use it
Use INR in a structured currency field, and choose ₹ for a display when the audience and font support make it suitable. Do not substitute a similar mark from another currency.
Examples
Display or encoding check
₹250 — currency: INR
The amount is labeled INR, matching the Indian rupee sign.
Similar shapes, different characters
Rupee sign
U+20A8U+20A8 is separately encoded from the Indian rupee sign.
Indian rupee sign
U+20B9Use the sign beside an amount with a clear currency label.
Sources and method
- Unicode 18.0.0 character database — Pinned standard character identities and properties; the application computes UTF encodings from the original text.
- Unicode character code charts — Reference glyphs are not a guarantee of the appearance in a user’s font.