Euro Sign
About Euro Sign
€ is called the "Euro Sign" and is the symbolic representation of the official currency of the European Union. The currency code for the Euro is EUR.
The Euro is the official currency of 20 member states of the European Union. The Euro sign, €, was designed in 1996, inspired by the Greek letter epsilon and the first letter of Europe.
【Design Concept】The symbol consists of four core elements: the Greek letter ε (symbolizing the cradle of European civilization), the initial E (for Europe), two parallel horizontal lines (symbolizing currency stability), and a perfect circular arc (representing the unity and harmony of the EU). The design was selected by the European Commission from 32 proposals and finalized by Belgian designer Alain Billiet.
【Issuance History】The Euro officially came into existence on January 1, 1999, initially used only for banking and financial transactions; on January 1, 2002, Euro banknotes and coins officially entered circulation, and the € symbol began appearing in daily life. Currently, the Eurozone covers approximately 350 million people and is the world's second-largest reserve currency and second-most traded currency.
How to Type Euro Sign
Windows Input
Method 1: Hold the Alt key, sequentially type 0128 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt
Method 2: Press AltGr + E (some keyboard layouts)
Method 3: Use an input method to type ouyuan or euro and select €
Mac Input
Method 1: Press Shift + Option + 2
Method 2: Press Control + Command + Space to open the Emoji panel, search "euro"
Method 3: Menu Bar → Edit → Emoji & Symbols → Search "Euro Sign"
HTML Input
Use entity name or number: € or € or €
CSS Input
Use backslash escape in pseudo-elements: content: "\20AC"; or content: "€";
Euro Sign FAQ
Should the Euro symbol be placed before or after the number?
The Euro symbol is usually placed before the number, such as €50, but in some countries, there is a habit of placing it after.
What is the design meaning of the Euro symbol?
The design of € combines the Greek letter ε (representing European civilization) and two parallel lines (representing stability), while also resembling the letter E.
Do all EU countries use the Euro?
No. Only 20 of the 27 EU member states use the Euro as their official currency (the Eurozone). Countries like Denmark and Sweden have the right not to use it, while Poland, the Czech Republic, etc., will join once conditions are met. Additionally, some non-EU countries like Monaco and the Vatican also use the Euro.
What is the official color of the Euro symbol?
The Euro symbol has no officially specified color, but in the official logo of the European Commission, it is typically used in yellow (PMS Yellow) on a blue background, or blue on a white background. In practice, black and dark blue are most common.
How to quickly type the Euro symbol in a Chinese environment?
Typing "ouyuan" using a Pinyin input method usually shows the € symbol in the candidate words; you can also directly input the Unicode code point 20AC and then press Alt+X (only in software like Word). Mac users can press Shift+Option+2.
What is the difference between the Euro symbol and the US Dollar symbol in financial documents?
Besides visual differences, in the international standard ISO 4217, the currency code for the Euro is EUR, and for the US Dollar is USD. In formal financial statements or programming, EUR/USD codes are preferred to avoid encoding issues, with €/$ used only at the presentation layer.
What is EUR?
EUR is the international currency code for the Euro. The Euro is the official currency of the European Union. EUR is the world's second-largest reserve currency and second-most traded currency, behind only the US Dollar. In the foreign exchange market, EUR/USD is the most active trading pair, with daily trading volume accounting for over 20% of the global forex market. The Eurozone currently comprises 20 member states, covering about 350 million people.