Currency Symbol Input Guide | Master the Essential Euro and US Dollar Symbols for Global Forex Trading

MoneyBurnerSociety · 2026-01-05T18:08:11+00:00

Understanding currency symbols is crucial for financial transactions, as it helps investors efficiently identify different countries' currencies. The article provides a comparison table of major global currency symbols, input methods, and explanations of commonly confused symbols, emphasizing the importance of mastering this knowledge for forex trading.

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2026-01-05 18:08:11

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Why Is It Important to Understand Currency Symbols?

In financial trading, correctly identifying each country’s currency symbols is crucial. Currency symbols are a form of visual shorthand that allows for quick differentiation of currencies around the world, making it more efficient for investors to track exchange rate fluctuations and conduct forex transactions. For example, seeing the euro symbol (€) immediately brings to mind euro-related trading pairs such as EUR/USD or EUR/JPY.

The core value of currency symbols lies in simplifying writing and recognition. Compared to writing out “40 US dollars,” using “$40” is more concise and easier to understand.

List of Currency Symbols by Country

Below is a reference table of major countries and regions’ currency symbols:

Continent	Country	Currency Name	Code	Symbol
Americas	USA	US Dollar	USD	$
	Canada	Canadian Dollar	CAD	$
	Brazil	Brazilian Real	BRL	R$
Asia	China	Renminbi	CNY	￥/元
	Taiwan	New Taiwan Dollar	TWD	NT$
	Hong Kong	Hong Kong Dollar	HKD	$ / HK$
	Japan	Japanese Yen	JPY	¥
	Singapore	Singapore Dollar	SGD	$
	South Korea	South Korean Won	KRW	₩
	India	Indian Rupee	INR	₹
	Indonesia	Indonesian Rupiah	IDR	Rp
	Malaysia	Malaysian Ringgit	MYR	RM
	Philippines	Philippine Peso	PHP	₱
	Thailand	Thai Baht	THB	฿
	Vietnam	Vietnamese Dong	VND	₫
Oceania	Australia	Australian Dollar	AUD	$
	New Zealand	New Zealand Dollar	NZD	$
Europe	UK	British Pound	GBP	£
	Eurozone	Euro	EUR	€
	Russia	Russian Ruble	RUB	₽
	Ukraine	Ukrainian Hryvnia	UAH	₴
	Turkey	Turkish Lira	TRY	₺
Middle East & Africa	UAE	UAE Dirham	AED	د.إ
	Israel	Israeli Shekel	ILS	₪
	Nigeria	Nigerian Naira	NGN	₦
	Kenya	Kenyan Shilling	KES	Ksh
	South Africa	South African Rand	ZAR	R

How to Quickly Input Currency Symbols?

Mastering quick input methods for currency symbols can greatly improve efficiency in daily work and trading. Here are ways to input common currency symbols on Mac and Windows systems:

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Currency	Code	Symbol	Input Method
Euro	EUR	€	Shift + Option + 2
Pound Sterling	GBP	£	Option + 3
US Dollar	USD	$	Shift + 4
Japanese Yen	JPY	¥	Option + Y

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

Currency	Code	Symbol	Input Method
Euro	EUR	€	Alt + E
Pound Sterling	GBP	£	Alt + L
US Dollar	USD	$	Shift + 4
Japanese Yen	JPY	¥	Numeric keypad Alt + 165

Commonly Confused Currency Symbols

The Dual Identity of ￥ Symbol

The “￥” symbol represents different currencies in different countries. In Japan, it indicates the Japanese Yen (JPY); in China, it indicates the Renminbi (CNY). To clarify, you can annotate as CNY￥100 (100 RMB) or JPY￥100 (100 Yen).

The “$” Symbol Used in Over 30 Countries

While “$” is commonly associated with the US dollar, it is actually used as the local currency symbol in over 30 countries worldwide:

Currency Name	English Name	Distinguishing Symbol
US Dollar	United States Dollar	US$
New Taiwan Dollar	New Taiwan Dollar	NT$
Canadian Dollar	Canadian Dollar	C$
Brazilian Real	Brazilian Real	R$
Hong Kong Dollar	Hong Kong Dollar	HK$
Singapore Dollar	Singapore Dollar	S$
Australian Dollar	Australian Dollar	A$
New Zealand Dollar	New Zealand Dollar	NZ$

The Multiple Meanings of ฿ Symbol

The “฿” symbol represents the Thai Baht in the forex market, but in the cryptocurrency domain, it signifies Bitcoin. Use context to determine its specific meaning.

Understanding Forex Currency Pairs

Forex currency pairs refer to the exchange rate relationship between two different currencies. For example, EUR/USD indicates the exchange rate of euros against US dollars, reflecting how many US dollars one euro can buy; GBP/JPY indicates the exchange rate of British pounds against Japanese yen.

Taking USD/GBP as an example, this currency pair symbol shows the rate of US dollars to British pounds, meaning how many pounds one dollar can buy. The first currency (USD) is called the base currency, and the second (GBP) is the quote currency. Investors participate in the forex market by buying and selling currency pairs, seeking profit from exchange rate fluctuations.

Mastering the use of major currency symbols like the euro (€) and US dollar ($) is fundamental for conducting international financial transactions.

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