Euro Symbol Copy and Paste (€ ₠ 💶)
Euro sign
Unicode U+20AC · HTML € · Alt code Alt+0128 · Mac Option+Shift+2
Tap any symbol to copy it. Each tap also adds it to the box above, so you can copy several together.
Codes for every symbol on this page (Unicode, HTML, emoji version)
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | Emoji version | Windows Alt code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € | Euro sign | U+20AC | € | - | Alt+0128 |
| ₠ | Old ECU sign | U+20A0 | ₠ | - | - |
| 💶 | Euro banknote emoji | U+1F4B6 | 💶 | 1.0 | - |
The euro symbol is €, a rounded E with two short lines across the middle, and you can copy it from the box above. It is the official euro currency symbol, the money shared by more than 20 European countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Ireland.
Read on to see what the shape means, how € differs from the pound sign £, where to put it in an amount, and how to type the euro symbol on keyboard and phone. Indian readers often need it next to ₹, so we also cover writing a euro price for an Indian audience.
Meaning and Design of the Euro Sign
The euro sign symbol was presented by the European Commission in 1996, a few years before the money itself began. Its design ideas are simple:
- The curved shape is based on the Greek letter epsilon (ε), a nod to the long history of Europe.
- It also looks like a capital E, for Europe.
- The two parallel lines stand for stability.
The euro started as a currency for banks and electronic payments in 1999. Notes and coins came in 2002, and since then the € sign has been printed on prices across the euro area. Its ISO code is EUR, so the EUR symbol and the euro symbol mean the same money. One euro has 100 cents. The plural euros uses the same sign, so there is no separate euros symbol: €1 and €500 look the same apart from the number.
Because so many countries share it, the symbol of euro currency appears on price tags, receipts and bank apps in many countries at once. That makes € one of the most recognised money signs after $.
How to Type Euro Symbol in Keyboard (All Devices)
| Device or app | Method |
|---|---|
| Windows (Alt code) | Hold Alt, type 0128 on the number pad (Num Lock on) |
| Windows (many layouts) | Ctrl+Alt+E, or AltGr+E on European layouts |
| MS Word | Type 20AC, then Alt+X |
| Mac (US layout) | Option+Shift+2 |
| Google Docs | Insert > Special characters, search "euro" |
| Android | Tap ?123, long-press the currency key, pick € |
| iPhone | Tap 123, long-press the currency key, slide to € |
Ctrl+Alt+E does not work on every layout. If it does nothing, use the Alt code or the Word method. On laptops without a number pad, Alt codes may not work at all, so copying € from this page is the easy fallback. More codes are on the Alt codes page.
Euro symbol in Excel
- Select the cells and press Ctrl+1.
- Choose Currency or Accounting.
- In Symbol, pick a € option, for example € Euro (€ 123) or a country such as German or French.
Pound vs Euro Symbol: How to Tell Them Apart
The pound and euro symbol are often mixed up because both belong to Europe. Here is the difference.
| Euro | Pound sterling | |
|---|---|---|
| Sign | € | £ |
| Looks like | A round E with two lines | A curly L with one line |
| Code | EUR | GBP |
| Used in | Euro area countries | United Kingdom |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0128 | Alt+0163 |
| Mac (US) | Option+Shift+2 | Option+3 |
So in the euro vs pound symbol question, just look at the letter: E for euro, L (from libra) for pound. Read more on the pound symbol page.
€10 or 10 €? Where to Put the Euro Sign
Unlike ₹ and $, the place of € changes from country to country.
- Before the number: Ireland, the Netherlands and English-language writing in general: €10.50.
- After the number, with a space: Germany, France, Spain, Italy and many others: 10,50 €. Note the comma used as the decimal mark.
If you write for Indian or international readers in English, €10.50 is the safest style. In bank forms, use the code: EUR 10.50. And remember the old sign ₠ in the grid is not the euro; it is the European Currency Unit sign from before the euro, kept in Unicode for old documents.
Writing Euro Prices for Indian Readers
Students applying abroad, travellers and online sellers often show a euro price next to rupees. Keep both signs clear:
- Write the euro first, then the rupee amount in brackets: €1,200 (about ₹____).
- Fill in the rupee figure from your bank's rate on that day, and mention the date.
- There is no single "euro to INR symbol"; use € and ₹ separately. The rupee symbol page explains the Indian sign and ₹1,00,000 style grouping.
This is general writing guidance, not financial advice, and the page shows no live rates. For other money signs, open the currency symbols list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the symbol for euro?
The symbol for euro is €. Its ISO code is EUR, its Unicode code point is U+20AC and the HTML code is €. In Hindi chats, "euro ka symbol" means the same €.
What is the shortcut key for the euro symbol?
On Windows, Alt+0128 on the number pad works in most apps, and Ctrl+Alt+E works on many layouts. On a Mac with a US layout, press Option+Shift+2. In Word, type 20AC and press Alt+X.
Is 1 euro written as €1 or 1€?
Both appear. English and Irish style is €1, while countries like Germany and France write 1 €. For an international audience, €1 is clearest.
Why does the euro symbol have two lines?
The two parallel lines are meant to show stability. The curve itself comes from the Greek epsilon and the letter E for Europe.
What is the difference between € and ₠?
€ is the euro sign used today. ₠ is the older European Currency Unit sign from before the euro existed. You will almost never need ₠.