What is the Unicode code point for the shekel symbol?

The shekel sign is U+20AA, officially named NEW SHEQEL SIGN. It represents the Israeli New Shekel, the currency introduced in 1985.

Is there a Windows Alt code for the shekel symbol?

Not a classic one. Alt codes like Alt+0128 for the euro come from the Windows-1252 code page, which does not include the shekel sign. Instead, type 20AA then press Alt+X in Word, or use the Windows emoji panel (Win + .) and search "shekel".

How do I type ₪ on a Mac?

The shekel sign is not on a standard US Mac keyboard layout. Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search "shekel", or switch to the Unicode Hex Input source and type Option+20AA.

What is the HTML entity for the shekel symbol?

There is no short named entity like €. Use the numeric entity ₪ or the hex form ₪, both render the same ₪ character in HTML.

How do I type ₪ on a Hebrew keyboard layout?

The standard Israeli (Hebrew) keyboard layout prints the shekel sign on the 4 key. Press Right Alt (AltGr) + 4 to type it directly.

Why does the shekel symbol show as a box or question mark in old software?

Older fonts and legacy 8-bit encodings often lack a glyph for U+20AA. Re-saving the text as UTF-8 with a modern font usually fixes it.

Shekel Symbol

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Copy the Israeli New Shekel symbol (₪) and find its Unicode value, HTML entity, and keyboard shortcut for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Shekel Symbol

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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.

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Summary

Copy the Israeli New Shekel symbol (₪) and find its Unicode value, HTML entity, and keyboard shortcut for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu