Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ₹ has the Unicode code point U+20B9. 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+20B9 to binary:
00100000 10111001. 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 10111001
INDIAN RUPEE SIGN·U+20B9
₹
Character Information
Code Point
U+20B9
HEX
20B9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Currency Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 82 B9 | 11100010 10000010 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 B9 | 00100000 10111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B9 20 | 10111001 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 B9 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 10111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B9 20 00 00 | 10111001 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
₹
URI Encoded
%E2%82%B9
Description
The Unicode character U+20B9, known as the Indian Rupee Sign (₹), is a widely recognized symbol used to represent the currency of India in digital text. This typographical representation has become synonymous with monetary transactions within the nation and its diaspora. Its introduction in 1985 was a response to the need for a distinct character to represent the Indian Rupee, differentiating it from other currencies and their respective symbols such as the Dollar Sign ($), Pound Sterling (£), and Euro Sign (€). The Indian Rupee Sign has become an essential part of the typography landscape, with its usage extending beyond mere financial contexts. It is frequently seen in digital communications, advertising, and even casual conversation, reflecting the prominence of the Indian economy and the symbol's cultural significance.
How to type the ₹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8377 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.