Yen Symbol Copy and Paste (¥ ￥ 円)
Yen sign
Unicode U+00A5 · HTML ¥ · Alt code Alt+157 or Alt+0165 · Mac Option+Y
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥ | Yen sign | U+00A5 | ¥ | - | Alt+157, Alt+0165 |
| ￥ | Fullwidth yen | U+FFE5 | ￥ | - | - |
| 円 | Yen in kanji (en) | U+5186 | 円 | - | - |
| 💴 | Yen banknote emoji | U+1F4B4 | 💴 | 1.0 | - |
The yen symbol is ¥, a capital Y with two horizontal lines, and you can copy it from the box above. It is the Japan currency symbol used for the Japanese yen, whose ISO code is JPY.
Inside Japan you will also see the kanji 円, which is how the word yen is written in Japanese. This page explains both forms, why the same ¥ sign appears on Chinese prices, and how to type it on any device.
Japan Currency Name and Symbol
| Item | Japanese yen |
|---|---|
| Latin symbol | ¥ |
| Japanese character | 円 (read as "en") |
| ISO code | JPY |
| Example | ¥1,000 in English, 1000円 in Japanese |
In English writing, the Japanese yen symbol goes before the number: ¥500. In Japanese writing, 円 goes after the number: 500円. Both mean five hundred yen. Japanese prices are normally whole numbers, so you rarely see decimals with yen.
The kanji 円 also means "circle" or "round", linked to round coins. The English word yen comes from an older way of spelling this same word.
Yuan and Yen Symbol: Why Both Use ¥
China's yuan is also written with ¥, so a price like ¥100 could be Japanese or Chinese. There is no separate "Chinese yen symbol". To avoid mix-ups:
- Use the code: JPY 100 for Japan, CNY 100 for China.
- Or write JP¥ and CN¥.
- In Chinese text, the yuan uses 元, while Japanese text uses 円.
Some fonts draw the yuan sign with a single bar, but in Unicode it is the same ¥ character. Read the yuan symbol page for the Chinese side.
How to Type the Yen Symbol
| Where | How |
|---|---|
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0165 or Alt+157 (number pad, Num Lock on) |
| MS Word | Type 00A5, press Alt+X |
| Mac (US layout) | Option+Y |
| 円 in Word | Type 5186, press Alt+X |
| Android | Tap ?123, long-press the currency key, pick ¥ |
| iPhone | Tap 123, long-press the currency key, slide to ¥ |
Alt+0165 uses the Windows-1252 table and Alt+157 the older DOS table, so if one gives a wrong sign, try the other. Japanese keyboards have a ¥ key of their own. The Alt codes page lists more codes.
¥ vs ￥: Normal and Fullwidth Yen
The grid shows two yen signs. ¥ is the normal width used in English text, prices and spreadsheets. ￥ is the fullwidth form, made to sit neatly beside Japanese and Chinese characters, which are wider than Latin letters. Japanese input tools often produce ￥.
For English documents, invoices and code, use the normal ¥. For the emoji 💴, use it only in chats and posts.
Writing Yen Amounts for Indian Readers
- Write ¥15,000 or JPY 15,000; do not add "yen" after ¥.
- When you add a rupee value, write it in brackets with the date of the rate, for example ¥15,000 (about ₹____). There is no single conversion symbol.
- Do not use ¥ for China in a document that also has Japanese prices; use CN¥ or CNY there.
See the rupee symbol page for ₹ style and the currency symbols list for other Asian money signs. This page shows no exchange rates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the symbol of yen?
The symbol of yen is ¥. In Japanese it is written 円. The ISO code is JPY, and the Unicode code point of ¥ is U+00A5.
What is the Japanese currency symbol in Japan itself?
Shops in Japan use both ¥ and 円. You will see ¥980 on many price tags and 980円 on others, especially handwritten signs.
Is the JPY symbol the same as the CNY symbol?
Yes, both use ¥. That is why codes matter: JPY is the Japanese yen and CNY is the Chinese yuan.
How do I type the yen currency symbol on a Mac?
On the US Mac layout, press Option+Y. You can also open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for yen.