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The symbols for currency appear exactly as they do in print. The dollar symbol should appear to the left of the numeral, and the cent cent symbol goes to the right of the numeral. No space should be left between these symbols and numbers or other mathematical characters.

In many contexts, a figure like $12.34 isn't a quantity ("twelve point three four dollars") but rather a count ("one thousand, two hundred and thirty-four pennies"). Prefixing it with a dollar sign makes it clear that its meaning differs from other decimal-format numbers.

The symbols for currency appear exactly as they do in print. The dollar symbol should appear to the left of the numeral, and the cent cent symbol goes to the right of the numeral. No space should be left between these symbols and numbers or other mathematical characters.

Currency code / currency symbol If the three-letter currency code (ISO 4217) is used, it ALWAYS goes in front of the value. If currency symbols are used, some countries put the symbol in front, others behind the value. The symbols $, ¤, £ always go in front.

If using foreign currency symbols: Explain them on first use unless they are very widely known (for example, US$). Place them before the numerals and don't insert a space.

In the United States, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Pacific Island nations, and English-speaking Canada, the sign is written before the number ("$5"), even though the word is written or spoken after it ("five dollars", "cinco pesos").

For US dollars, the symbol '$' is sufficient abbreviation, unless there is a mixture of dollar currencies in the text. For other dollar currencies, '$' should be prefixed with the country abbreviation. For all other currencies, write the figure first followed by the currency name, for example, '100 million yuan'.

Originally Answered: Why is the $ symbol put before the number and the ¢ symbol goes after the number? Mostly custom. You will see this in other currencies and their factional amounts, such as Euros and Euro cents, except when they are written as a decimal amount, such as ?00.05 $?, which is not customary.