0
Unicode U+1D2C0
Kaktovik Numerals 0–19
A set of angular shapes can hide numbers 0–19. These numerals were devised by Kaktovik Iñupiaq students and use groups of five, making them distinctive visual clues.
Full illustrated number chart
1
Unicode U+1D2C1
2
Unicode U+1D2C2
3
Unicode U+1D2C3
4
Unicode U+1D2C4
5
Unicode U+1D2C5
6
Unicode U+1D2C6
7
Unicode U+1D2C7
8
Unicode U+1D2C8
9
Unicode U+1D2C9
10
Unicode U+1D2CA
11
Unicode U+1D2CB
12
Unicode U+1D2CC
13
Unicode U+1D2CD
14
Unicode U+1D2CE
15
Unicode U+1D2CF
16
Unicode U+1D2D0
17
Unicode U+1D2D1
18
Unicode U+1D2D2
19
Unicode U+1D2D3
How the numerals work
Kaktovik numerals are a visual set of 20 digits (0–19). The lower strokes contribute 1–4 and marks at the top contribute groups of five (5, 10, 15). The SVG diagrams render even where a device lacks the Unicode font. Larger numbers use base-20 place value (20 is written as 1 followed by 0).