Litecoin Symbol (Ł)
Litecoin is symbolized in typography by the Latin capital letter L with stroke (Ł, Unicode U+0141). Created in 2011 by Charlie Lee as a 'lite' version of Bitcoin, it is tracked on cryptocurrency markets under the ticker LTC.
Cryptocurrency Standards & Typography Notice
LTC is an open-market digital asset ticker, not an official ISO 4217 fiat currency code. The glyph Ł (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH STROKE) is an ordinary letter borrowed from standard historical alphabets, not an official standalone currency sign.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Litecoin.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | Ł | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+0141 | LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH STROKE (Latin Extended-A) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Word: 0141, Alt+X / Win + . | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | Ł | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | Ł | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \0141 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Litecoin Symbol (Ł) on Any Device
Windows PC
In Microsoft Word, type 0141 then press Alt + X. In other Windows applications, press Win + . to open the Symbol panel, or use 1-click copy.
Mac / macOS
No direct shortcut. Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, or hold Option and enter hex in Unicode Hex Input.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Long press L to select Ł
Android (Gboard)
Long press L to select Ł
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Litecoin symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
Litecoin is a decentralized digital asset, not a sovereign national currency, and has no ISO 4217 code. It uses the market ticker LTC. The symbol Ł is an ordinary Latin alphabet letter in the Latin Extended-A block (U+0141), not a dedicated Unicode currency glyph.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Claiming LTC is an official ISO 4217 currency (it is a digital asset ticker).
- Believing Ł was created as a currency symbol (it is an authentic letter from the Polish alphabet, pronounced like an English 'w').
- Confusing Ł (U+0141) with the British Pound £ (U+00A3).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Litecoin was released on October 7, 2011 by former Google engineer Charlie Lee as an open-source alternative to Bitcoin. It featured a faster block generation time of 2.5 minutes (compared to Bitcoin's 10 minutes) and the Scrypt hashing algorithm. The community adopted the capital letter Ł (a standard letter from the Polish alphabet) to evoke the 'L' in Litecoin while incorporating a crossbar reminiscent of currency symbols like the British pound (£).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Litecoin (Ł)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What character is used for the Litecoin symbol?
Litecoin uses the Latin capital letter L with stroke (Ł, Unicode U+0141), which is a standard character in the Polish alphabet.
Does Litecoin have an ISO 4217 currency code?
No. ISO 4217 does not assign codes to decentralized cryptocurrencies. LTC is an industry market ticker.
How to type the Litecoin symbol (Ł) in Microsoft Word?
Type the hex code 0141 and press Alt + X. On iOS or Android keyboards, long-press the letter L and slide to select Ł.