What Is the Dollar Sign in Morse Code?
The dollar sign ($) in Morse code is ...-..- — a 7-signal sequence: dot, dot, dot, dash, dot, dot, dash. It is one of the longest standard Morse symbols.
When you search for “dollar sign in morse code”, “morse code for dollar sign”, or “$ in morse code”, the answer is the same ITU-standard pattern: ...-..-. Other common names for this punctuation include dollar, peso symbol, currency mark.
When to Use the Dollar Sign
Use the dollar sign in CW for prices, currency amounts, and financial messages. While rare in casual ragchew, it appears in formal traffic, commercial telegrams, and any message quoting US dollar values.
Practice: What Is the Morse Code for the Dollar Sign?
Select the correct Morse code for the dollar sign ($):
How to Tap the Dollar Sign in Morse Code
To transmit the dollar sign (...-..-), use this sequence:
ITU Timing Rules
- Dot (·) = 1 unit
- Dash (−) = 3 units (3× longer)
- Signal gap = 1 unit
- Letter gap = 3 units
- Word gap = 7 units
Timing Reference Table
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 17 wpm (this page) | 70ms | 210ms | 210ms | 490ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
How to Remember the Dollar Sign in Morse Code
Three dots, dash, two dots, dash — like saying “send more cash” in tap rhythm. Long and distinctive, just like the symbol itself.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dollar Sign in Morse Code
The dollar sign ($) in Morse code is ...-..- (5 dots, 2 dashes). It’s the standard ITU code used worldwide.
The Morse code for the dollar sign is ...-..-. Tap the sequence as: dot, dot, dot, dash, dot, dot, dash, with a one-unit gap between each signal.
To send the dollar sign: short tap, then short tap, then short tap, then long press, then short tap, then short tap, then long press. Keep one unit of silence between each signal and three units between this character and the next.
The dollar sign uses 7 signals total: 5 dots and 2 dashes.
Use the dollar sign in CW for prices, currency amounts, and financial messages. While rare in casual ragchew, it appears in formal traffic, commercial telegrams, and any message quoting US dollar values.
Yes — ...-..- is defined by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Recommendation M.1677 and is used worldwide for the dollar sign.
Related Morse Code Punctuations
Other punctuations commonly used alongside the dollar sign: