Rupee Currency Symbols (₹, ₨, Rs)
South Asian and Indian Ocean monetary marks tracing back to ancient silver coinage. Includes the official Indian Rupee symbol (₹), Pakistani Rupee (₨ / Rs), Nepalese Rupee (रू), Sri Lankan Rupee, and Mauritian Rupee.
Rupee Currency Standards Comparison
| Currency | Local Notation | ISO 4217 | Unicode Character | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | ₹ | INR (356) | U+20B9 (INDIAN RUPEE SIGN) | India |
| Pakistani Rupee | Rs / ₨ / روپے | PKR (586) | U+20A8 (RUPEE SIGN) / Plain text | Pakistan |
| Sri Lankan Rupee | Rs / රු / ரூ | LKR (144) | Sinhala රු (U+0DBB U+0DD4) / Tamil ரூ | Sri Lanka |
| Nepalese Rupee | रू / Rs | NPR (524) | Devanagari रू (U+0930 U+0942) (Pegged 1.6 to INR) | Nepal |
| Mauritian Rupee | Rs | MUR (480) | Plain Latin text (Rs) | Mauritius |
| Seychellois Rupee | SR / Rs | SCR (690) | Plain Latin text (SR) | Seychelles |
Bangladeshi Taka (৳, BDT)
While historically related to the Bengal rupee coinage, the Bangladeshi Taka has its own distinct monetary identity and native Bengali Unicode character (৳, U+09F3). Explore its complete typing guide, poisha subunits, and history on its dedicated specification page.
View Bangladeshi Taka (৳) Specification →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the difference between ₹ and ₨?
₹ (U+20B9) is the official national currency symbol created for the Indian Rupee in 2010. ₨ (U+20A8) or 'Rs' is the generic abbreviation historically used across the Indian subcontinent and currently used by Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius.
Do Nepal and Sri Lanka use the Indian Rupee sign (₹)?
No. Nepal's currency is the Nepalese Rupee, written domestically in Devanagari as रू (Rs). Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan Rupee, abbreviated in Sinhala as රු, in Tamil as ரூ, and in English as Rs. Only India uses the ₹ glyph.
Where does the word 'Rupee' come from?
It derives from the ancient Sanskrit word 'rūpya' (रूप्य), meaning 'wrought silver' or a stamped silver coin, introduced historically by Sultan Sher Shah Suri in 1540.
How to type the Indian Rupee symbol (₹) on Windows?
On keyboards configured with the English (India) layout, press Ctrl + Alt + 4 or AltGr + 4. In Microsoft Word on any Windows PC, type 20B9 then press Alt + X.