U+16D79 "𖵹" Kirat Rai Digit Nine Unicode Character

U+16D79 "𖵹" Kirat Rai Digit Nine is a numerical symbol from the Kirat Rai script, which is used to write the languages of the Kirat Rai communities in Nepal and parts of India, such as Bantawa, Chamling, and Limbu. This specific character represents the digit nine in the base 10 numbering system of the script. It was added to the Unicode Standard as part of the Kirat Rai block in version 16.0, released in September 2024, to support the preservation and digital use of this historically significant script. The digit's visual design typically follows the traditional calligraphic style of the Kirat Rai writing system, making it distinct from numeral forms in other South Asian scripts.