In the Unicode standard, the symbol £ is called POUND SIGN, and the symbol ₤ is the LIRA SIGN. These have respective code points: U+00A3 £ POUND SIGN ( £ · inherited from Latin-1) [16] U+20A4 ₤ LIRA SIGN [17] Unicode notes that the "lira sign" is not widely used and was added due to both it and the pound sign being available on HP printers. [18]
- .mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace}U+00A3 £ POUND SIGN (£)
- U+20A4 ₤ LIRA SIGN, U+0023 # NUMBER SIGN
This page lists global currency symbols used to denote that a number is a monetary value, such as the dollar sign "$", the Pound sign "£", and the Euro sign "€". This list is constantly under development and we rely on input from users like you to keep it as complete and accurate as possible.
Country And CurrencyCurrency CodeFont: Code2000Font: Arial Unicode MsALLLekLekAFN؋؋ARS$$AWGƒƒIn the British pre-decimal currency system, the term £sd (or Lsd) for pounds, shillings and pence referred to the Roman libra, solidus, and denarius. Notable style guides recommend that the pound sign be used without any abbreviation or qualification to indicate sterling (e.g., £12,000).
- Insert the Pound symbol using Insert Symbol. To insert the Pound sign or symbol using Insert Symbol in the Ribbon in Word: Position the cursor in the Word document where you want to insert the Pound symbol.
- Insert the Pound symbol using an Alt code keyboard shortcut. To insert the Pound sign or symbol in a Word document using an Alt code keyboard shortcut
- Create your own custom keyboard shortcut. If you insert the Pound symbol frequently, you can create your own keyboard shortcut as well. To create a custom Word keyboard shortcut for the Pound symbol
- Create your own AutoCorrect shortcut. You can also add and use an AutoCorrect shortcut. To add your own AutoCorrect shortcut for the Pound symbol: Position the cursor in a Word document.
- Fifty Pound Note. The 50 pound note has had several iterations with paper notes featuring the first governor of the Bank of England, Sir John Houblon, and later, Matthew Boulton and James Watt were depicted on it.
- Twenty Pound Note. The Bank of England issued the Adam Smith 20 pound note in March 2007. The note features Adam Smith, an 18th-century Scottish philosopher, and economist, on the back.
- Ten Pound Note (Old) The Bank of England 10 pound note is commonly referred to as a "tenner." Old versions, such as the one pictured above, feature Charles Darwin, who is recognized for his theory of evolution and natural selection.
- Ten Pound Note (New) As of September 2017, a new yellow-orange 10 pound note has been introduced, featuring renowned author Jane Austen. On the front, there is a new hologram with the crown, a see-through portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and Winchester Cathedral in gold foil.
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The pound sign £ is the symbol for the pound unit of sterling – the currency of the United Kingdom and previously of Great Britain and of the Kingdom of England. The same symbol is used for other currencies called pound, such as the Gibraltar, Egyptian, Manx and Syrian pounds. The sign may be drawn with one or two bars depending on personal preference, but the Bank of England has used the one-bar ... Wikipedia
