Shekel Symbol
Copy the Israeli New Shekel symbol (₪) and find its Unicode value, HTML entity, and keyboard shortcut for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Use the Shekel Symbol
Shekel Symbol
Click the symbol to copy it
Formats
Character
₪
Unicode
U+20AA
HTML decimal
₪
HTML hex
₪
CSS escape
\20AA
URL encoded
%E2%82%AA
Click any row to copy that exact string.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| System / layout | Shortcut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Microsoft Word) | Type the hex code 20AA, then press Alt+X to convert it. | |
| Windows (emoji panel) | Opens the symbol panel; search "shekel" and click the character. | |
| Hebrew keyboard layout | Right Alt plus the 4 key, printed on the standard Israeli layout. | |
| Mac (Character Viewer) | Opens Character Viewer; search "shekel" and double-click the result. | |
| Mac (Unicode Hex Input) | Requires switching the input source to Unicode Hex Input first. | |
| Linux (GTK) | Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space. |
Try it: format a price
Enter an amount and pick a style to copy a formatted shekel price.
₪1,234.50
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Summary
This tool is a quick reference and copy page for the Israeli New Shekel symbol (₪). It shows the character alongside its Unicode code point, HTML entity, CSS escape, and URL-encoded form, plus how to type it on Windows, Mac, Linux, and the Hebrew keyboard layout. The shekel sign has no legacy Windows Alt code, so this page covers the workarounds each platform actually supports. Click the symbol or any row to copy it straight to your clipboard.
How it works
- Click the large ₪ symbol to copy the plain character to your clipboard.
- Or click any row in the Formats list to copy that exact encoded form (Unicode, HTML entity, URL encoding).
- Check the keyboard shortcut table for your OS and keyboard layout.
- Use the "Try it" box to format an amount as an ILS price, either prefix or suffix style.
Use cases
- Insert ₪ into a price when your keyboard has no dedicated shekel key.
- Format a price for an Israeli audience with a leading or trailing ₪.
- Paste the HTML entity ₪ when a raw ₪ gets mangled by legacy page encoding.
- Escape ₪ as %E2%82%AA in a URL query string or API request.
- Type ₪ on Windows or Mac when there is no built-in keyboard key for it.
- Type ₪ on a Hebrew keyboard layout using the printed key combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-09-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu