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		mixmax on Sept 9, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Universal currency sign Unfortunately nobody recognises the universal currency sign, so from a usability standpoint it doesn't make much sense to use it.

whacked_new on Sept 10, 2008 | [–]

And thus, by definition, it is NOT universal! (sorry, couldn't resist)

brlewis on Sept 10, 2008 | [–]

Agreed. Use 3-letter currency codes if you don't have a symbol.

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