Swiss Franc Sign
About Swiss Franc Sign
₣ is the "Swiss Franc Sign", the symbolic representation of Switzerland's official currency—the Swiss Franc. The international currency code for the Swiss Franc is CHF, derived from "Confoederatio Helvetica Franc".
The Swiss Franc is the legal tender of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Although the Fr. abbreviation is widely used in daily life, the ₣ symbol is the formal currency sign for this globally significant safe-haven currency.
【Historical Origin】The Swiss Franc was officially born in 1850, replacing various regional currencies. The ₣ symbol is derived from a ligature of the capital letters 'F' and 'r', representing the internationally recognized name 'Franc'. It visually embodies the fusion of monetary history and Swiss precision, a classical franc symbol that sets it apart from other franc signs.
【Modern Status】The Swiss Franc (CHF) is one of the world's most stable currencies, renowned for its "safe-haven" status. Switzerland's political neutrality and robust financial system make CHF a key reserve currency globally. Currently, 1 Swiss Franc equals 100 Rappen (in German) or Centimes (in French).
How to Type Swiss Franc Sign
Windows Input
Method 1: Hold the Alt key, type 8355 on the numeric keypad, release Alt
Method 2: Use a Chinese input method to type falan or franc and select ₣
Mac Input
Method 1: Press Control + Command + Space to open the Emoji panel, search "franc"
Method 2: Use an input method to type falan or franc and select ₣
HTML Input
Use entity name or number: ₣ or ₣
CSS Input
Use backslash escape in pseudo-elements: content: "\20A3"; or content: "₣";
Swiss Franc Sign FAQ
What is the difference between the Swiss Franc symbol ₣ and the French Franc symbol?
Although both are referred to as franc symbols, the ₣ (U+20A3) is a generic franc sign. However, since France adopted the Euro, ₣ is now practically synonymous with the Swiss Franc sign in modern contexts. The core difference from a historical French Franc lies in the currency code CHF versus the retired FRF.
Should the Swiss Franc symbol be placed before or after the number?
In Switzerland, the placement varies by region. In the German-speaking part, it's standard to place CHF before the number, like CHF 100. In French-speaking areas, it's common after, like 100 fr. When using the ₣ symbol itself, it generally precedes the number, such as ₣100.
What are the denominations of the Swiss Franc?
1 Swiss Franc equals 100 Rappen/Centimes. Coin denominations include 5, 10, 20, and 50 Rappen, as well as 1, 2, and 5 Francs. Banknotes come in 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 1,000 Francs, with the 1,000 Franc note being one of the world's highest-value circulating banknotes.
Why is CHF considered a safe-haven currency?
The Swiss Franc's safe-haven status stems from Switzerland's long-standing political neutrality, economic stability, low national debt, and highly developed banking system. During global economic or geopolitical turmoil, investors buy CHF, strengthening this Swiss Franc sign against other currencies.
What does the currency code CHF represent?
CHF is the international currency code for the Swiss Franc. CH stands for Confoederatio Helvetica, Switzerland's official Latin name, and F stands for Franc. This neutral Latin naming convention avoids favoring any one of Switzerland's four official languages, making it the definitive code for the Swiss franc symbol.