Money Symbols in Other Countries: Complete Currency Symbols List by Country

Money symbols help us quickly identify currencies when reading prices, invoices, bank statements, websites, travel information, and international payments. Some symbols are unique to one currency, while others are shared by several countries. For example, $ can represent different dollar or peso currencies, while ¥ can refer to the Japanese yen or Chinese yuan depending on the context.

If you are looking for money symbols in other countries, this guide provides a country-by-country reference showing the currency name, common symbol or abbreviation, and three-letter currency code. It also explains confusing symbols, international currency codes, symbol placement, and how to identify an unfamiliar currency sign.

Quick Answer: What Are Money Symbols?

A money symbol, or currency symbol, is a character used to represent a particular currency. Common examples include:

• $ — Dollar and some peso currencies
• € — Euro
• £ — Pound sterling
• ¥ — Japanese yen or Chinese yuan
• ₹ — Indian rupee
• ₨ — Rupee notation used in several South Asian contexts
• ₩ — South Korean won
• ₽ — Russian ruble
• ₺ — Turkish lira
• ₱ — Philippine peso
• ₦ — Nigerian naira
• ฿ — Thai baht
• ₫ — Vietnamese dong
• ₪ — Israeli new shekel
• ₴ — Ukrainian hryvnia
• ₲ — Paraguayan guaraní
• ₵ — Ghanaian cedi
• ₡ — Colón currencies

A currency symbol does not always identify a currency uniquely. For international transactions, the three-letter ISO currency code is often more precise.

For example:

• $100 may be ambiguous.
• US$100 identifies US dollars.
• USD 100 identifies the currency unambiguously.
• C$100 commonly identifies Canadian dollars.

Money Symbols by Country

The following tables provide a practical reference to currencies used around the world. The symbol/notation column shows a commonly encountered symbol or abbreviation; local formatting can vary by country, language, and financial system.

North and Central America

Country	Currency	Symbol / Common Notation	Code
Bahamas	Bahamian dollar	$ / B$	BSD
Barbados	Barbadian dollar	$ / Bds$	BBD
Belize	Belize dollar	BZ$	BZD
Canada	Canadian dollar	$ / C$	CAD
Costa Rica	Costa Rican colón	₡	CRC
Cuba	Cuban peso	$ / CUP	CUP
Dominica	East Caribbean dollar	$ / EC$	XCD
Dominican Republic	Dominican peso	$ / RD$	DOP
El Salvador	US dollar	$	USD
Grenada	East Caribbean dollar	$ / EC$	XCD
Guatemala	Guatemalan quetzal	Q	GTQ
Haiti	Haitian gourde	G / HTG	HTG
Honduras	Honduran lempira	L	HNL
Jamaica	Jamaican dollar	$ / J$	JMD
Mexico	Mexican peso	$ / Mex$	MXN
Nicaragua	Nicaraguan córdoba	C$	NIO
Panama	Balboa / US dollar	B/. / $	PAB / USD
Saint Kitts and Nevis	East Caribbean dollar	$ / EC$	XCD
Saint Lucia	East Caribbean dollar	$ / EC$	XCD
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	East Caribbean dollar	$ / EC$	XCD
Trinidad and Tobago	Trinidad and Tobago dollar	TT$	TTD
United States	US dollar	$ / US$	USD

South America

Country	Currency	Symbol / Common Notation	Code
Argentina	Argentine peso	$ / AR$	ARS
Bolivia	Boliviano	Bs.	BOB
Brazil	Brazilian real	R$	BRL
Chile	Chilean peso	$ / CLP$	CLP
Colombia	Colombian peso	$ / COL$	COP
Ecuador	US dollar	$	USD
Guyana	Guyanese dollar	$ / G$	GYD
Paraguay	Paraguayan guaraní	₲	PYG
Peru	Peruvian sol	S/	PEN
Suriname	Surinamese dollar	$ / Sr$	SRD
Uruguay	Uruguayan peso	$U / UYU$	UYU
Venezuela	Venezuelan bolívar	Bs.	VES

Europe

Country	Currency	Symbol / Common Notation	Code
Albania	Albanian lek	Lek	ALL
Andorra	Euro	€	EUR
Austria	Euro	€	EUR
Belgium	Euro	€	EUR
Belarus	Belarusian ruble	Br	BYN
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Convertible mark	KM	BAM
Bulgaria	Euro	€	EUR
Croatia	Euro	€	EUR
Cyprus	Euro	€	EUR
Czechia	Czech koruna	Kč	CZK
Denmark	Danish krone	kr	DKK
Estonia	Euro	€	EUR
Finland	Euro	€	EUR
France	Euro	€	EUR
Germany	Euro	€	EUR
Greece	Euro	€	EUR
Hungary	Hungarian forint	Ft	HUF
Iceland	Icelandic króna	kr	ISK
Ireland	Euro	€	EUR
Italy	Euro	€	EUR
Kosovo	Euro	€	EUR
Latvia	Euro	€	EUR
Liechtenstein	Swiss franc	Fr	CHF
Lithuania	Euro	€	EUR
Luxembourg	Euro	€	EUR
Malta	Euro	€	EUR
Moldova	Moldovan leu	L	MDL
Monaco	Euro	€	EUR
Montenegro	Euro	€	EUR
Netherlands	Euro	€	EUR
North Macedonia	Macedonian denar	ден	MKD
Norway	Norwegian krone	kr	NOK
Poland	Polish złoty	zł	PLN
Portugal	Euro	€	EUR
Romania	Romanian leu	lei	RON
Russia	Russian ruble	₽	RUB
San Marino	Euro	€	EUR
Serbia	Serbian dinar	дин. / din	RSD
Slovakia	Euro	€	EUR
Slovenia	Euro	€	EUR
Spain	Euro	€	EUR
Sweden	Swedish krona	kr	SEK
Switzerland	Swiss franc	Fr / CHF	CHF
Ukraine	Ukrainian hryvnia	₴	UAH
United Kingdom	Pound sterling	£	GBP
Vatican City	Euro	€	EUR

Asia

Country	Currency	Symbol / Common Notation	Code
Afghanistan	Afghani	؋ / افغانی	AFN
Armenia	Armenian dram	֏	AMD
Azerbaijan	Azerbaijani manat	₼	AZN
Bangladesh	Bangladeshi taka	৳	BDT
Bhutan	Bhutanese ngultrum	Nu.	BTN
Brunei	Brunei dollar	$ / B$	BND
Cambodia	Cambodian riel	៛	KHR
China	Renminbi/yuan	¥ / CN¥	CNY
Georgia	Georgian lari	₾	GEL
India	Indian rupee	₹	INR
Indonesia	Indonesian rupiah	Rp	IDR
Iran	Iranian rial	﷼	IRR
Iraq	Iraqi dinar	ع.د	IQD
Israel	Israeli new shekel	₪	ILS
Japan	Japanese yen	¥	JPY
Jordan	Jordanian dinar	د.ا	JOD
Kazakhstan	Kazakhstani tenge	₸	KZT
Kuwait	Kuwaiti dinar	د.ك	KWD
Kyrgyzstan	Kyrgyzstani som	с	KGS
Laos	Lao kip	₭	LAK
Lebanon	Lebanese pound	ل.ل	LBP
Malaysia	Malaysian ringgit	RM	MYR
Maldives	Maldivian rufiyaa	Rf / ރ.	MVR
Mongolia	Mongolian tögrög	₮	MNT
Myanmar	Myanmar kyat	K	MMK
Nepal	Nepalese rupee	Rs / रू	NPR
North Korea	North Korean won	₩	KPW
Oman	Omani rial	ر.ع.	OMR
Pakistan	Pakistani rupee	₨ / Rs	PKR
Philippines	Philippine peso	₱	PHP
Qatar	Qatari riyal	ر.ق	QAR
Saudi Arabia	Saudi riyal	ر.س	SAR
Singapore	Singapore dollar	$ / S$	SGD
South Korea	South Korean won	₩	KRW
Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan rupee	Rs / රු	LKR
Syria	Syrian pound	£S / ل.س	SYP
Taiwan	New Taiwan dollar	NT$	TWD
Tajikistan	Somoni	SM / сомонӣ	TJS
Thailand	Thai baht	฿	THB
Timor-Leste	US dollar	$	USD
Turkey	Turkish lira	₺	TRY
Turkmenistan	Turkmenistan manat	m	TMT
United Arab Emirates	UAE dirham	د.إ	AED
Uzbekistan	Uzbekistani soʻm	soʻm	UZS
Vietnam	Vietnamese đồng	₫	VND
Yemen	Yemeni rial	﷼	YER

Africa

Country	Currency	Symbol / Common Notation	Code
Algeria	Algerian dinar	دج	DZD
Angola	Angolan kwanza	Kz	AOA
Benin	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Botswana	Botswana pula	P	BWP
Burkina Faso	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Burundi	Burundian franc	FBu	BIF
Cameroon	Central African CFA franc	CFA	XAF
Cape Verde	Cape Verdean escudo	$ / Esc	CVE
Central African Republic	Central African CFA franc	CFA	XAF
Chad	Central African CFA franc	CFA	XAF
Comoros	Comorian franc	CF	KMF
Democratic Republic of the Congo	Congolese franc	FC	CDF
Djibouti	Djiboutian franc	Fdj	DJF
Egypt	Egyptian pound	E£ / ج.م	EGP
Equatorial Guinea	Central African CFA franc	CFA	XAF
Eritrea	Eritrean nakfa	Nfk	ERN
Eswatini	Lilangeni	E	SZL
Ethiopia	Ethiopian birr	Br	ETB
Gabon	Central African CFA franc	CFA	XAF
Gambia	Gambian dalasi	D	GMD
Ghana	Ghanaian cedi	₵	GHS
Guinea	Guinean franc	FG	GNF
Guinea-Bissau	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Ivory Coast	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Kenya	Kenyan shilling	KSh	KES
Lesotho	Lesotho loti	L	LSL
Liberia	Liberian dollar	$ / L$	LRD
Libya	Libyan dinar	ل.د	LYD
Madagascar	Malagasy ariary	Ar	MGA
Malawi	Malawian kwacha	MK	MWK
Mali	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Mauritania	Mauritanian ouguiya	UM	MRU
Mauritius	Mauritian rupee	₨ / Rs	MUR
Morocco	Moroccan dirham	د.م. / DH	MAD
Mozambique	Mozambican metical	MT	MZN
Namibia	Namibian dollar	$ / N$	NAD
Niger	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Nigeria	Nigerian naira	₦	NGN
Republic of the Congo	Central African CFA franc	CFA	XAF
Rwanda	Rwandan franc	FRw	RWF
São Tomé and Príncipe	Dobra	Db	STN
Senegal	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Seychelles	Seychellois rupee	₨ / SR	SCR
Sierra Leone	Leone	Le	SLE
Somalia	Somali shilling	Sh	SOS
South Africa	South African rand	R	ZAR
South Sudan	South Sudanese pound	£ / SSP	SSP
Sudan	Sudanese pound	ج.س.	SDG
Tanzania	Tanzanian shilling	TSh	TZS
Togo	West African CFA franc	CFA	XOF
Tunisia	Tunisian dinar	د.ت	TND
Uganda	Ugandan shilling	USh	UGX
Zambia	Zambian kwacha	ZK	ZMW
Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe Gold	ZiG	ZWG

Oceania

Country	Currency	Symbol / Common Notation	Code
Australia	Australian dollar	$ / A$	AUD
Fiji	Fijian dollar	$ / FJ$	FJD
Kiribati	Australian dollar	$ / A$	AUD
Marshall Islands	US dollar	$	USD
Micronesia	US dollar	$	USD
Nauru	Australian dollar	$ / A$	AUD
New Zealand	New Zealand dollar	$ / NZ$	NZD
Palau	US dollar	$	USD
Papua New Guinea	Kina	K	PGK
Samoa	Samoan tālā	T	WST
Solomon Islands	Solomon Islands dollar	$ / SI$	SBD
Tonga	Tongan paʻanga	T$	TOP
Tuvalu	Australian dollar	$ / A$	AUD
Vanuatu	Vatu	VT	VUV

Most Common Currency Symbols Around the World

Some money symbols appear much more frequently in international commerce and everyday financial writing than others.

Dollar Symbol ($)

The $ is one of the world’s most recognizable currency symbols. It is associated with numerous currencies, including:

• US dollar — USD
• Canadian dollar — CAD
• Australian dollar — AUD
• New Zealand dollar — NZD
• Singapore dollar — SGD
• Hong Kong dollar — HKD
• Mexican peso — MXN
• Philippine peso — sometimes written with ₱ instead
• Several Caribbean and Latin American currencies

Because the same symbol can represent different currencies, $100 does not always mean 100 US dollars.

More specific forms include:

• US$100 — US dollars
• C$100 — Canadian dollars
• A$100 — Australian dollars
• NZ$100 — New Zealand dollars
• S$100 — Singapore dollars
• Mex$100 — Mexican pesos

Euro Symbol (€)

The € symbol represents the euro.

Examples:

• €10
• €50
• €1,000

The euro is used by many European countries, so the same symbol applies across the euro area.

The international currency code is EUR.

Pound Symbol (£)

The £ symbol is most strongly associated with pound sterling, the currency of the United Kingdom.

Examples:

• £10
• £100
• £1,500

The ISO currency code for pound sterling is GBP.

Other currencies can also be described as pounds, so the country and currency code provide important context.

Yen and Yuan Symbol (¥)

The ¥ symbol is associated with both the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan.

• Japan — Japanese yen — JPY
• China — Chinese yuan — CNY

For this reason, international financial writing may use JP¥ or CN¥, as well as the three-letter codes JPY and CNY, to eliminate ambiguity.

Rupee Symbols

Several countries use currencies called rupees, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Seychelles.

India has a distinctive modern symbol:

₹

Other rupee currencies are commonly represented using abbreviations such as Rs or local forms.

Because several countries use rupee-based currencies, the country or currency code should be included when precision matters.

Won Symbol (₩)

The ₩ symbol is commonly associated with the Korean won.

Both North Korea and South Korea have won currencies, but their international currency codes are different:

• North Korean won — KPW
• South Korean won — KRW

The country and currency code therefore provide important context.

Ruble Symbol (₽)

The ₽ symbol represents the Russian ruble.

Its ISO currency code is RUB.

An amount may therefore be written as:

₽5,000

or, in international financial contexts:

RUB 5,000

Turkish Lira Symbol (₺)

The Turkish lira uses the symbol:

₺

For example:

₺500

Its international currency code is TRY.

Peso Symbols

Several countries use currencies called pesos. Depending on the country, a peso may be represented using $, ₱, or a country-specific abbreviation.

Major examples include:

• Argentine peso — ARS
• Chilean peso — CLP
• Colombian peso — COP
• Mexican peso — MXN
• Dominican peso — DOP
• Philippine peso — PHP
• Uruguayan peso — UYU

This is another reason why the currency code is useful for international communication.

Currency Symbols Used by Multiple Countries

A common source of confusion is assuming that every currency has a unique symbol. In reality, many symbols are shared.

The Dollar Sign

The $ symbol is used for numerous currencies.

For example:

Currency	Country	Code
US dollar	United States	USD
Canadian dollar	Canada	CAD
Australian dollar	Australia	AUD
New Zealand dollar	New Zealand	NZD
Singapore dollar	Singapore	SGD
Hong Kong dollar	Hong Kong	HKD
Jamaican dollar	Jamaica	JMD
Mexican peso	Mexico	MXN

Therefore, $50 needs context before you can determine its exact currency.

The Yen/Yuan Sign

The ¥ symbol can refer to:

• Japanese yen — JPY
• Chinese yuan — CNY

A website serving an international audience may use JP¥, CN¥, JPY, or CNY to distinguish them.

The “kr” Symbol

The abbreviation kr is used for several Nordic currencies.

Examples include:

• Danish krone — DKK
• Norwegian krone — NOK
• Swedish krona — SEK
• Icelandic króna — ISK

The country must therefore be known before kr can be interpreted accurately.

Rupee Notation

Rupee-related notation such as Rs or similar forms can appear in multiple countries.

Examples include:

• Indian rupee — INR
• Pakistani rupee — PKR
• Nepalese rupee — NPR
• Sri Lankan rupee — LKR
• Mauritian rupee — MUR
• Seychellois rupee — SCR

India has the distinctive ₹ symbol, making it easier to identify in many contexts.

Currency Symbols vs. Currency Codes

A currency symbol and a currency code serve different purposes.

Currency	Symbol	Code
US dollar	$	USD
Euro	€	EUR
Pound sterling	£	GBP
Japanese yen	¥	JPY
Chinese yuan	¥	CNY
Indian rupee	₹	INR
Pakistani rupee	₨ / Rs	PKR
Canadian dollar	C$ / $	CAD
Australian dollar	A$ / $	AUD
South Korean won	₩	KRW
Russian ruble	₽	RUB
Turkish lira	₺	TRY

What Is a Currency Symbol?

A currency symbol is designed for quick visual identification.

Examples:

$25
€25
£25
₹25

It is convenient for menus, advertisements, product pages, receipts, and everyday writing.

What Is a Currency Code?

A currency code is a standardized three-letter identifier used to distinguish currencies internationally.

Examples:

• USD
• EUR
• GBP
• JPY
• CNY
• INR
• PKR
• CAD
• AUD

Currency codes are especially useful when different currencies have the same or similar symbols.

Why Currency Codes Matter in International Transactions

Imagine seeing a price listed simply as:

$1,000

If you do not know the country or website location, you cannot be certain whether it means US dollars, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, or another dollar-based currency.

Writing:

USD 1,000

removes that uncertainty.

Currency codes are commonly useful in:

• International banking
• Currency exchange
• Online shopping
• Accounting
• Invoices
• Financial reports
• Travel bookings
• International contracts
• E-commerce
• Foreign exchange markets

Where Does the Currency Symbol Go?

Currency-symbol placement varies between countries and languages.

Currency Symbol Before the Amount

Many currencies are commonly written before the number.

Examples:

• $100
• £100
• ₹100
• ₩100,000
• ₺500
• ₱1,000

Currency Symbol After the Amount

Some countries and language conventions place the currency symbol or abbreviation after the number.

Examples can include:

• 100 €
• 500 kr
• 1,000 Kč
• 100 zł

The correct format depends on local convention, language, and publishing style.

For international content, using the currency code can help avoid confusion.

How to Identify an Unknown Money Symbol

If you see an unfamiliar money symbol, follow a few simple steps.

Look at the Country

The surrounding website, receipt, store, bank, or travel destination may identify the country.

For example:

₺500 in a Turkish store almost certainly refers to Turkish lira.

Check the Currency Code

If a three-letter code appears next to the amount, it can provide a definitive identification.

For example:

• USD = US dollar
• GBP = pound sterling
• EUR = euro
• INR = Indian rupee
• PKR = Pakistani rupee
• JPY = Japanese yen
• CNY = Chinese yuan

Look for Country Prefixes

A symbol may be modified to make its meaning clearer.

Examples include:

• US$
• C$
• A$
• NZ$
• S$
• HK$
• NT$

These variations are especially useful when several currencies share the dollar sign.

Currency Symbols You May See Online

Online stores and financial websites may display currencies in several different formats.

For example, a product could be listed as:

$49.99

US$49.99

USD 49.99

All three may refer to US dollars, but the latter two make the currency more explicit.

Similarly, a European website may show:

€49.99

or:

49,99 €

The difference does not necessarily mean the currency is different. It may simply reflect local formatting conventions.

Money Symbols and International Travel

Knowing local currency symbols is particularly useful when traveling.

Before purchasing something abroad, check:

1. The name of the local currency.
2. Its symbol.
3. Its three-letter currency code.
4. The current exchange rate.
5. Whether the displayed price includes taxes or fees.

For example, a traveler seeing ₩50,000 in South Korea should not confuse it with ¥50,000 in Japan.

Likewise, $100 can represent very different currencies depending on the country.

Money Symbols and Online Shopping

International shopping creates another common source of currency confusion.

A website may use a dollar sign without clearly displaying the country in the product price. Before paying, check whether the website identifies the currency as:

• USD
• CAD
• AUD
• NZD
• SGD
• HKD
• MXN

This is particularly important because the final amount charged by your bank or card provider may be converted into your home currency.

Why Some Countries Do Not Have a Unique Currency Symbol

Not every currency has a widely recognized dedicated symbol.

Some currencies are more commonly represented by abbreviations or currency codes.

Examples include:

• Swiss franc — CHF / Fr
• Botswana pula — P
• Kenyan shilling — KSh
• Malaysian ringgit — RM
• Romanian leu — lei
• Moroccan dirham — DH
• Papua New Guinean kina — K

This does not make these currencies less official. It simply means that everyday notation may rely more heavily on abbreviations than on a single Unicode currency character.

The Difference Between a Currency Name, Symbol, and Code

These three terms are related but not interchangeable.

For example, for India:

• Currency name: Indian rupee
• Symbol: ₹
• Code: INR

For the United Kingdom:

• Currency name: Pound sterling
• Symbol: £
• Code: GBP

For Japan:

• Currency name: Japanese yen
• Symbol: ¥
• Code: JPY

Knowing all three makes it much easier to understand international prices and financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common money symbols in the world?

Some of the most recognizable currency symbols include $, €, £, ¥, ₹, ₩, ₽, ₺, ₱, ₦, ฿, and ₫.

What is the symbol for the US dollar?

The US dollar is commonly represented by $. Its three-letter currency code is USD.

Which countries use the dollar symbol?

Many countries use the dollar sign or dollar-based notation, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, and others. The exact currency should be identified using the country or currency code.

Which country uses the € symbol?

The € symbol represents the euro, which is used by numerous European countries that have adopted the euro as their official currency.

What is the symbol for the British pound?

The British pound sterling is represented by £, and its international currency code is GBP.

What is the symbol for the Japanese yen?

The Japanese yen commonly uses ¥. Its international currency code is JPY.

What is the symbol for the Chinese yuan?

The Chinese yuan is commonly represented by ¥. Its international currency code is CNY. In international contexts, CN¥ may be used to distinguish it from the Japanese yen.

Why do China and Japan have the same currency symbol?

The Chinese yuan and Japanese yen use the same basic ¥ symbol because the currencies have historically been associated with the same character for “yuan/yen.” The international codes CNY and JPY distinguish them.

What is the Indian rupee symbol?

The Indian rupee uses the symbol ₹. Its international currency code is INR.

What is the Pakistani rupee symbol?

The Pakistani rupee is commonly written as ₨ or Rs, although local usage can vary. Its international currency code is PKR.

What currency uses the ₩ symbol?

The ₩ symbol is associated with the Korean won. South Korea uses the South Korean won, whose code is KRW, while North Korea uses the North Korean won, whose code is KPW.

What currency uses the ₱ symbol?

The ₱ symbol is commonly used for the Philippine peso. Its international currency code is PHP.

What currency uses the ₦ symbol?

The ₦ symbol represents the Nigerian naira. Its international currency code is NGN.

What currency uses the ฿ symbol?

The ฿ symbol is commonly used for the Thai baht. Its international currency code is THB.

What currency uses the ₫ symbol?

The ₫ symbol represents the Vietnamese đồng. Its international currency code is VND.

What currency uses the ₪ symbol?

The ₪ symbol represents the Israeli new shekel. Its international currency code is ILS.

What currency uses the ₴ symbol?

The ₴ symbol represents the Ukrainian hryvnia. Its international currency code is UAH.

What is the difference between a money symbol and a currency code?

A money symbol is a visual character used with a price, such as $, €, or £. A currency code is a standardized three-letter identifier, such as USD, EUR, or GBP.

Why can one money symbol represent several currencies?

Currency symbols developed through historical and local usage, and some currencies share similar names or monetary traditions. As a result, symbols such as $, ¥, and kr can refer to multiple currencies.

Is $ always the US dollar?

No. The $ symbol is not exclusive to the US dollar. It is also used or adapted for several other dollar currencies and, in some countries, peso currencies.

Is ¥ the Chinese yuan or Japanese yen?

It can represent either one. JPY means Japanese yen, while CNY means Chinese yuan. The country, currency code, or prefix such as JP¥ or CN¥ provides the necessary distinction.

Which currency symbol looks like an R?

Several currencies use symbols or abbreviations containing an R. The South African rand, for example, is commonly represented by R, while the Brazilian real uses R$.

Do all countries have a unique currency symbol?

No. Some currencies use symbols shared with other currencies, while others are primarily represented by abbreviations or currency codes.

What is the best way to identify a foreign currency?

The most reliable method is to use the country name and three-letter currency code together. Currency symbols are convenient, but they can sometimes be ambiguous.

Conclusion

Money symbols make prices and financial information easier to understand, but they do not always provide a unique identification for a currency. Symbols such as $, ¥, kr, and Rs can represent currencies used by different countries, which is why international currency codes are so important.

The most familiar symbols include $ for dollar-based currencies, € for the euro, £ for pound sterling, ¥ for yen or yuan, ₹ for the Indian rupee, ₩ for the Korean won, ₽ for the Russian ruble, ₺ for the Turkish lira, ₱ for the Philippine peso, and ₦ for the Nigerian naira.

When you need to identify money from another country, look at three things: the country, the currency name, and the currency code. Together, they provide a much clearer identification than a symbol alone.