The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is one of the oldest currencies still in use and is commonly referred to as the pound. Widely recognized by its symbol "£", GBP is a major global currency and plays a significant role in international finance. It is subdivided into 100 pence. The pound is known for its stability and is widely used in international transactions and as a reserve currency.
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British Pound Data
NameBritish Pound
Symbol£
Minor unit1/100 = penny
Minor unit symbolp
Top British Pound conversionGBP to USD
British Pound Information
NicknamePound Sterling, Sterling, Quid, Nicker
CoinsFreq used: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2
Bank notesFreq used: £5, £10, £20, £50Rarely used: £100