valutasymbol
A valutasymbol, or currency symbol, is a graphical character used to denote a monetary unit. It accompanies numeric amounts to indicate the currency in which the value is expressed and helps distinguish one currency from another. The symbol is different from the ISO 4217 currency code (such as USD or EUR) and from the currency’s full name.
Common examples include the dollar sign ($), euro sign (€), pound sign (£), yen sign (¥), and won sign (₩). Some
Representation and encoding in digital text are handled through character encoding standards such as Unicode. Many
Overall, valutasymbols serve as concise visual markers for money, balancing readability, regional practice, and typographic design