Philippine Peso Symbol (₱)
The Philippine Peso symbol (₱) is the unique dedicated currency sign representing the legal tender of the Republic of the Philippines. Encoded at Unicode U+20B1, it consists of a capital Latin letter P crossed by one or two horizontal bars, distinguishing it from all other peso currencies.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Philippine Peso.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | ₱ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+20B1 | PESO SIGN (Currency Symbols) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Word: 20B1, Alt+X / Win + . | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | None (Numeric: ₱) | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | ₱ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \20B1 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Philippine Peso Symbol (₱) on Any Device
Windows PC
In Microsoft Word, type 20B1 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)
Switch to Filipino keyboard: tap 123 then ₱
Android (Gboard)
Switch to Filipino keyboard: tap ?123 then ₱
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Philippine Peso symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
The Philippine Peso sign is positioned immediately before the numeric value (₱100.00). In international financial accounting, the ISO 4217 code PHP is used. 1 Peso is subdivided into 100 sentimo (centavos). Unlike Latin American pesos that use the standard dollar sign ($), the Philippines features its own dedicated typographic sign.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the standard dollar sign $ for Philippine pesos (the Philippines has a dedicated symbol: ₱, U+20B1).
- Assuming ₱ has an HTML named entity (there is NO &peso; entity in HTML5; use ₱ or ₱).
- Confusing the single-bar and double-bar variants (Unicode unifies both styles under U+20B1).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
During the Spanish colonial period, the Philippines used Spanish silver dollars. Following the Spanish-American War and the establishment of US civilian administration in the Philippines, Civil Governor William Howard Taft issued Executive Order No. 66 on August 3, 1903, officially designing and establishing the ₱ symbol (a capital letter P with two horizontal bars) to represent the newly established Philippine Peso. The Unicode Consortium standardized U+20B1 as the PESO SIGN in Unicode 1.0 (1991).
Countries & Jurisdictions Using ₱
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View all Peso Currencies (₱, $) →Standards Verification & Official Registry Specifications
This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Philippine Peso (₱)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Who designed the Philippine Peso symbol (₱)?
The symbol ₱ was officially created under Executive Order No. 66 issued on August 3, 1903 by William Howard Taft, then Civil Governor of the Philippines.
Why does the Philippine Peso have its own symbol while Latin American pesos use $?
The US colonial government deliberately created a distinct typographic mark (₱) in 1903 to prevent commercial confusion between the Philippine silver peso and the United States gold dollar ($).
How to type the Philippine Peso sign on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 20B1 and press Alt + X. In other Windows software, press Win + . to open the Symbol panel, or use 1-click clipboard copy.