Brazilian Real

R$ · Currency Symbol · Code: BRL · Unicode: U+0052 0024

Technical Information

Unicode Code

U+0052 0024

HTML Code

CSS Code

\0052\0024

Decimal Code

How to Use

HTML:

                &#82;&#36;            

CSS:

                \0052\0024            

JavaScript:

                String.fromCodePoint(0x0052 0024)

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Variants & Usage

Brazil

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Description

The official currency of Brazil. The R$ symbol combines the letter R (from Real) with the dollar sign, reflecting historical connection to Portuguese reals.

History

The modern real was introduced in 1994 as part of the Plano Real to combat hyperinflation. One of the most successful currency reforms in history.