Uruguayan Peso Symbol ($)
The Uruguayan Peso ($ or $U) is the official currency of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Issued by the Central Bank of Uruguay (Banco Central del Uruguay), it uses the dollar sign ($) with '$U' or 'UYU' used in international commerce.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Uruguayan Peso.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | $ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+0024 | DOLLAR SIGN (Basic Latin) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Alt + 36 | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | $ | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | $ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \0024 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Uruguayan Peso Symbol ($) on Any Device
Windows PC
Hold the Alt key and type 36 on the numeric keypad.
Mac / macOS
Press Shift + 4 on your macOS keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Tap 123 then tap $
Android (Gboard)
Tap ?123 then tap $
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Uruguayan Peso symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Uruguay, '$' precedes the amount ($100). In international commerce, '$U' or 'UYU' is prefixed.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing $U with US dollars ($).
- Using ₱ instead of $ (Uruguay uses $).
- Calculating fractional centésimos (obsolete since 2010).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Uruguay adopted the peso in 1862. Following inflation, the currency was replaced by the nuevo peso in 1975, and subsequently replaced on March 1, 1993 by the modern 'Peso Uruguayo' (UYU) at a rate of 1 new peso = 1,000 old nuevos pesos. Centésimo coins were removed from circulation in 2010.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Uruguayan Peso ($)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the abbreviation for the Uruguayan Peso?
The national abbreviation is '$U', and the ISO 4217 code is UYU.
What symbol does Uruguay use?
Uruguay uses the standard '$' sign.
When was the modern Peso Uruguayo established?
It was introduced on March 1, 1993.