U+20A4 "₤" Lira Sign Unicode Character

U+20A4 "₤" Lira Sign is a currency symbol used to represent the lira, the former official monetary unit of several countries, most notably Italy, Turkey, and Malta before they adopted the euro or other currencies. It visually resembles a capital letter L with a double horizontal stroke through its stem, distinguishing it from the single-stroked pound sterling sign, though the two are often confused. In modern usage, the Lira Sign is primarily historical for Italy and Malta, but it remains in active use for the Turkish lira, which is also represented by a similar symbol. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures proper rendering and interchange of this currency indicator across digital platforms and texts.