The Cent Sign : ¢

Does the ¢ in the US Cent sign stand for Cent?


Yes, it does. It dates back to the early 19th century. Writing a letter with the line through it is a common way of indicating that it is a currency symbol and not just an ordinary letter of the alphabet.Other Related Links:


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