Geography & Society
The Pound Sterling
The currency of the UK is the pound sterling, written with the symbol £. One pound is divided into 100 pence. Some parts of the UK, such as Scotland and Northern Ireland, have their own banknotes.
Key facts
- ◆ The currency is the pound sterling (£).
- ◆ One pound is divided into 100 pence (p).
- ◆ Coins include 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
- ◆ Scotland and Northern Ireland issue their own banknotes.