What is peso sign?

The peso sign (₱) is a currency sign used to represent the various currencies called "peso".

• Origin: It is derived from the abbreviation "Ps", which stood for pesos. The double bar version is generally believed to be an adaptation of the US dollar sign ($). You can read more about the origin here.

• Usage: It is most prominently used for the Philippine Peso. Historically, it was also used for other currencies called "peso" in former Spanish colonies.

• Unicode: Its Unicode code point is U+20B1 ₱ PESO SIGN.

• Variants: There are single-barred and double-barred variants. The single-barred version is also commonly used.