Currency Code:
GBP
Currency Symbol:
£
Country/Region:
United Kingdom
Regulated by:
Bank of England
Currencies
GBP
British Pound Sterling
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom, symbolised as £. Introduced in the 8th century, it is the world’s oldest currency still in use and remains one of the strongest currencies globally.
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Frequently asked questions
The British Pound Sterling (GBP), symbolised as £.
The Bank of England oversees the Pound Sterling.
It is the oldest currency still in use and one of the strongest worldwide.
Notes: £5, £10, £20, £50. Coins: 1p to £2.
No, the UK retained its own currency when the Euro was introduced.
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