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Won Symbol ₩

₩ is U+20A9 WON SIGN, used for amounts denominated in Korean won. Currency code KRW identifies the South Korean won unambiguously.

Character
Unicode
U+20A9

Won Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ₩, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the won symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy ₩.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

  3. 3
    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

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What Is the Won Symbol?

₩ is U+20A9 WON SIGN, used for amounts denominated in Korean won. Currency code KRW identifies the South Korean won unambiguously.

Retail prices

Invoices

Currency tables

Travel budgets

Won Symbol Variants and Related Forms

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South Korean won code

Latin capital W

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How to Type the Won Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the won symbol without copying it from another page.

Won Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 20A9 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ₩ from this page.

Won Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ₩ from this page.

Won Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ₩, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Won Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ₩, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Won Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20a9, then press Enter; otherwise copy ₩.

Won Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 20A9, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ₩.

Won Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste ₩ from this page.

Won Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the won symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+20A9
Unicode name WON SIGN
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 20A9

How to Use and Format the Won Symbol

Format ₩ according to the specific role defined for Won Symbol. ₩ is U+20A9 WON SIGN, used for amounts denominated in Korean won. Currency code KRW identifies the South Korean won unambiguously. The encoded form is U+20A9; preserve the full sequence, capitalization, combining marks, subscripts, superscripts, unit letters, and operators exactly as shown. For won symbol, placement and spacing should follow the mathematical, scientific, currency, editorial, musical, or interface convention described on this page.

This page covers the won sign ₩. In international or machine-readable data, the code and currency name should be included because a sign alone may not identify the issuing jurisdiction. When won symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test won symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar glyph.

  • Use KRW in multi-currency or machine-readable data

  • Follow one placement style consistently

  • Name the currency for unfamiliar audiences

  • Keep ₩ distinct from the letter W

  • Preserve the exact encoded form U+20A9 when publishing won symbol.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for ₩ rather than a visual lookalike.

  • Test won symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.

Won Symbol Examples

  • ₩10,000
  • Price: 5,000 ₩
  • KRW 10000
  • South Korean won (KRW)
  • Accessible label: ten thousand Korean won
  • Unicode sequence for Won Symbol: U+20A9
  • HTML decimal: ₩
  • HTML hexadecimal: ₩
  • CSS escapes: 20A9
  • Accessible text label: Won Symbol

Common Won Symbol Mistakes

  • Writing W instead of ₩
  • Treating ₩ and KRW as different currencies
  • Omitting the currency identity in a global table
  • Mixing separators without locale context
  • Replacing won symbol with a lookalike without checking U+20A9.
  • Assuming ₩ has identical metrics or artwork in every font and platform.
  • Converting ₩ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using ₩ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

Won Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the won sign ₩. In international or machine-readable data, the code and currency name should be included because a sign alone may not identify the issuing jurisdiction.

More About the Won Symbol

Within this entry, Won Symbol refers to ₩. The verification value is U+20A9 WON SIGN, which remains authoritative across rendering differences. Page-specific quality checks include Writing W instead of ₩. They also include Treating ₩ and KRW as different currencies, especially when an editor is choosing among ruble, yuan, euro. A final web implementation may use UTF-8 ₩, including ₩ and ₩. Representative material includes “₩10,000”; “Price: 5,000 ₩”; “KRW 10000”. It is intended for Retail prices, Invoices, Currency tables, where nearby words or operands make the meaning recoverable. Keep the character as text unless the destination genuinely requires artwork. Review the title, examples, and local explanation before approving Won Symbol. That answer belongs to Won Symbol and should not be copied into an unrelated entry. ₩ is U+20A9 WON SIGN, used for amounts denominated in Korean won. Currency code KRW identifies the South Korean won unambiguously. For Won Symbol, ₩ is encoded as U+20A9, and its Unicode name is WON SIGN. Common uses for ₩ include Retail prices, Invoices, Currency tables, Travel budgets. Add a readable label when Won Symbol could be misunderstood. Sample uses of Won Symbol include ₩10,000; Price: 5,000 ₩; KRW 10000; South Korean won (KRW). Preserve the full character or sequence when copying between apps. Avoid these common Won Symbol problems: Writing W instead of ₩; Treating ₩ and KRW as different currencies; Omitting the currency identity in a global table. Before final export of Won Symbol, Use KRW in multi-currency or machine-readable data; Follow one placement style consistently; Name the currency for unfamiliar audiences. Won Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 20A9 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ₩ from this page. Won Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ₩ from this page. Won Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for ₩, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Won Symbol FAQ

What is the Unicode sequence for Won Symbol?

The encoded sequence is U+20A9; the Unicode names are WON SIGN.

How do I copy Won Symbol?

Use the Copy button for ₩, then paste the complete text sequence into the destination application.

Can I use ₩ in HTML?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8, decimal references ₩, or hexadecimal references ₩.

Why can ₩ look different?

Fonts and emoji platforms use different shapes, spacing, and artwork while preserving the same encoded characters.

Is ₩ interchangeable with similar symbols?

No. Use the intended code point or sequence and verify the semantic role described on this page.