The currency symbol for the British Pound Sterling. This character belongs to the currency category and is a standard part of the Unicode specification.
The Pound Sign symbol is widely supported across modern operating systems, browsers, and applications. Since it has a unique Unicode point (U+00A3), it ensures consistency whether it is displayed on a website, in a document, or within code.
To display this symbol on a webpage, you should use the HTML Entity£. For decorative elements in CSS, you can use the pseudo-element ::before or ::after with thecontent: "\00A3"; property.
When using currency symbols for meaning, always ensure screen reader accessibility by providing an aria-label or alt text that describes the symbol's functional purpose to the user.