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Money and Banking: Currency Overview

Currency Name: Pound Sterling (British Pound)
Sub-Currency: Pence
Division: 1 Pound = 100 Pence

Symbol: £
ISO 4217 Currency Codes*
    Alpha: GBP
    Numeric: 826

Denominations
    Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50 (Pounds)
    Coinage: 1, 2 (Pounds); 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 (Pence)

* These are formal alpha and numeric codes for every currency, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and used by banks and currency dealers.