🆒
COOL button
Unicode: 1F192
Description
A white square with a black border and the capital letter 'ID' in black text inside. Often used to represent identification.
Group:
Symbols > alphanum
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents identification, an ID card, or an identifier. It conveys a sense of official recognition or uniqueness.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is one of several 'squared letter' emojis designed to represent various abbreviations or concepts, providing a visual shorthand for identification.
Usage Examples
- Referring to an ID card: 'Don't forget your ID for the event. 🆔'
- Requesting identification: 'Please show your ID. 🆔'
- Labeling an identifier: 'This is the unique ID for your order. 🆔'
- Representing an identification process: 'Passport check 🆔'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used in contexts related to personal identification, ID cards, identification numbers, access control, or unique identifiers.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in discussions about official documents, memberships, or unique personal codes.