Lira Sign

A symbol from the Currency Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ₤
Unicode: U+20A4
HTML entity: ₤
Category: Currency Symbols

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About the lira sign symbol

Representing the Lira Sign, this character features a capital letter L with two horizontal crossbars. It is traditionally read as lira and belongs to the Currency Symbols block. While it shares some visual similarities with the British pound sign, it is historically distinct and specific to certain currencies that use the lira name.

This symbol is primarily used in historical financial contexts and typography. It was once the standard representation for the Italian lira before the adoption of the euro and continues to appear in writing related to the Turkish lira in older documents. In modern digital communication, it is sometimes used in signage, historical numismatic catalogs, or social media posts discussing vintage currency and economic history.

How to type Lira Sign

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 20A4 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 20A4.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.