Pound sterling (GBP)
The pound sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies still in use, with Anglo-Saxon origins. Decimalised in 1971, it is issued by the Bank of England, alongside local issues in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies.
In use since
February 15, 1971
Subunit
100 penny = 1 Pound sterling