Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ₣ has the Unicode code point U+20A3. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+20A3 to binary:
00100000 10100011. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10000010 10100011
FRENCH FRANC SIGN·U+20A3
₣
Character Information
Code Point
U+20A3
HEX
20A3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Currency Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 82 A3 | 11100010 10000010 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 A3 | 00100000 10100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A3 20 | 10100011 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 A3 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 10100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A3 20 00 00 | 10100011 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
₣
URI Encoded
%E2%82%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+20A3, known as the French Franc Sign, holds significant importance within digital text. It is primarily used to denote the currency of France, the Franc, which is now superseded by the Euro in most instances. In the context of typography and font design, this symbol has a unique glyph that sets it apart from other currency symbols. The French Franc Sign reflects the historical and cultural significance of the Franc within the French economy and its use as a means of exchange before the implementation of the Euro. Today, U+20A3 finds application in various digital text formats, including websites, financial documents, and historical records, where the reference to the French Franc is pertinent. Its accurate usage ensures that users, particularly those with knowledge of France's economic history or the specific context of its use, can easily recognize and understand its meaning.
How to type the ₣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8355 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.