Money emoji
Money bag, flying cash, dollar signs and the money-mouth face: every money emoji, with the difference between βrichβ and βbrokeβ.
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Every money emoji and what it means
π° (money bag) is the general-purpose one: wealth, payday, a bonus, βitβs about the moneyβ. π΅ (dollar banknote) is literal cash, with π΄ πΆ π· for yen, euro and pound. πΈ (money with wings) is money leaving: spending, losses, βthere goes my paycheckβ. π€ (money-mouth face) is greed or delight at getting paid. π³ is a card, πͺ (Emoji 13.0) a coin, π² the dollar sign and π¦ the bank.
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| money bagU+1F4B0 | Wealth, payday, βcha-chingβ | Generic; works for any currency | |
| dollar banknoteU+1F4B5 | Cash, dollars specifically | US-centric | |
| money with wingsU+1F4B8 | Money spent or lost | The only one with a negative tilt | |
| money-mouth faceU+1F911 | Greed, βIβm richβ, getting paid | A face; jokey | |
| credit cardU+1F4B3 | Paying, shopping, βput it on the cardβ | Neutral | |
| coinU+1FA99 | Coins, crypto, small change | Newer; may not render | |
| chart increasingU+1F4C8 | Growth, investing | Pairs with π β see the rocket emoji guide |
Currency and banking emoji
| Emoji | Name | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| π΄ | yen banknote | Japan, yen prices |
| πΆ | euro banknote | Eurozone prices |
| π· | pound banknote | UK prices |
| π΅ | dollar banknote | US and generic cash |
| π§ | ATM sign | Cash machines, βneed to withdrawβ |
| π§Ύ | receipt | Expenses, βkeep the receiptβ |
| πΉ | chart increasing with yen | Markets, stock talk |
| πͺ | coin | Coins, crypto, tips |
Currency banknotes are drawn with their symbol, so π· reads as pounds even on platforms that stylise the note. There is no rupee, yuan or franc note; people use π΅ or the currency sign in text, and πͺ for anything coin-shaped including crypto tokens.
Money emoji in practice
- Payday: βpaid π°πβ
- Spending: βrent day πΈβ
- Sales and offers: π° and π² in promotional captions
- Jokes about being broke: πΈπΈπΈ or π€ used ironically
- Finance and crypto posts: πππ°, or πͺ for coins
Stock and treasure alternatives for finance and savings
There is no dedicated stock emoji in the money set, but π chart increasing and πΉ chart increasing with yen are the usual symbols for market talk. Pair them with π° to show gains or π for losses.
For treasure, π° money bag is the closest option. It works for buried treasure, savings goals and windfalls. Combine it with πͺ coin or π΄ββ οΈ pirate flag for a treasure hunt feel.
Money emoji images, stickers and bills
The emoji on this page are standard Unicode characters, not image files.
If you want a money bag sticker, there is no separate sticker file on this page. You can copy and paste the π° character into any text field.
For the bills emoji, π΅ dollar banknote is the main choice, with π΄ πΆ π· for yen, euro and pound. Stack several notes to show multiple bills.
Chat examples
Real messages with π°, and a reply that fits.
payday π°
drinks on you π€
rent went up again πΈ
ugh
saving for the trip π΅
so close!
Questions people ask
What does πΈ mean?
Money flying away: spending, losing money or an expensive day. It is the money emoji with a sigh built in.
Is there a cash emoji?
π΅ dollar banknote is the closest, with π΄ πΆ π· for other currencies and π° for a generic bag of money.
What does π€ mean?
Money-mouth face: greed, excitement about money or βIβm richβ, usually as a joke.
Which emoji is holding money?
There is no emoji of a person holding money. Use π° money bag or π΅ dollar banknote to indicate cash in hand, or add π§Ύ receipt for a paid bill.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
