GBP

British Pound Sterling

Description

The pound sterling is the main unit of sterling, and the currency of the United Kingdom.

Currency Codes Details

ISO Code
GBP
Numeric Code
826
Currency Name
British Pound Sterling
Symbol
£
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Minor Unit (Decimal Places)
2

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