The UK currency is the pound sterling, commonly named pound and marked £ or GBP (Great Britain Pound).

 

The pound is subdivided to 100 pence (penny in singular).

 

The frequently used Banknotes are £5, £10, £20 and £50.

The commonly used coins are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p. 50p, £1 and £2.