GlyphIndexExplicit unit
Sample amount: JPY 1200
The code identifies the amount without relying on the symbol.
Yen sign
The yen sign ¥ is also used for the yuan. A code such as JPY or CNY makes the intended currency clear.
YEN SIGN
Appearance can vary by font.
Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The yen sign ¥ is also used for the yuan. A code such as JPY or CNY makes the intended currency clear.
How to use it
Use JPY or CNY, as appropriate to the actual data, when the monetary unit must be unambiguous. Preserve the exact encoded character in filenames or software contexts.
Examples
Display or encoding check
¥1200 — currency: JPY
JPY identifies the amount as Japanese yen.
Similar shapes, different characters
Reverse solidus
U+005CA backslash is U+005C; some legacy font environments can make it resemble a yen sign.
Yen sign
U+00A5Use 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.