BRITISH CURRENCYBRITISH CURRENCYThe British currency is the pound

sterling. The sign for the pound is:

BRITISH CURRENCYBRITISH CURRENCYThey don´t use the Euro.

However, some stores accept it.

BRITISH CURRENCYBRITISH CURRENCY Since decimalisation in 1971, the

pound has been divided into 100 pence.

The singular of pence is “penny”, and its symbol is “p”. So, an amount such as 50p is often pronounced “fifty pee” instead of “fifty pence”.

The pound is made up of 100 pence (p), like the dollar is split into 100 cents.

1p1pIt pictures the portcullis of Westminter Palace. It is pronounced “1 pee”. It pictures the portcullis of Westminter Palace. It is pronounced “1 pee”. Portcullis: A grating of iron or wooden bars or slats, suspended in the gateway of Portcullis: A grating of iron or wooden bars or slats, suspended in the gateway of a fortified place and lowered to block passagea fortified place and lowered to block passage

2p2pIt pictures the Prince of Wales feathers. It is pronounced “2 pees”.It pictures the Prince of Wales feathers. It is pronounced “2 pees”.

5p5pThis coin shows the symbol of Scotland, the thistle. On top of This coin shows the symbol of Scotland, the thistle. On top of it, you can see the British crownit, you can see the British crown. . It is called “five pee”.It is called “five pee”.

10p10pIt shows a lion. For centuries it was a proud symbol of British strenght. It shows a lion. For centuries it was a proud symbol of British strenght. It wears the crown of the British Monarch. It is pronounced “10 pee”.It wears the crown of the British Monarch. It is pronounced “10 pee”.

20p20pThis coin shows the Tudor Rose. A rose is the national flower of This coin shows the Tudor Rose. A rose is the national flower of England. And, on top you can see the British crown. It is pronounced England. And, on top you can see the British crown. It is pronounced “20 pee”.“20 pee”.

50p50pThe 50 pence coin shows the picture of Britannia and a lion. The 50 pence coin shows the picture of Britannia and a lion. Both are symbols of Britain. It´s pronounced “50 pee”.Both are symbols of Britain. It´s pronounced “50 pee”.

£1 (1 pound)£1 (1 pound)There are many different pictures on the £1 coin to There are many different pictures on the £1 coin to reflect the different countries of Britain: lions for reflect the different countries of Britain: lions for England, a thistle for Scotland and a leek for Wales. England, a thistle for Scotland and a leek for Wales. This picture shows the three lions of England.This picture shows the three lions of England.

£2 (2 pounds)£2 (2 pounds)The design of the 2 pound coin represents technological The design of the 2 pound coin represents technological development. The edge lettering features the quote “Standing development. The edge lettering features the quote “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” by Sir Isaac Newton.on the Shoulders of Giants” by Sir Isaac Newton.

BANKNOTESBANKNOTESAll the bank notes bear HM The Queen´s head on one side and a All the bank notes bear HM The Queen´s head on one side and a famous historical person on the other side.famous historical person on the other side.Queen Elizabeth II is the first monarch to have her portrait on a bank Queen Elizabeth II is the first monarch to have her portrait on a bank note. It was first done in 1960 as a way of helping to prevent folgeries.note. It was first done in 1960 as a way of helping to prevent folgeries.

£5 (5 pounds)£5 (5 pounds)The current The current £5 note features Elizabeth Fry, who made her name £5 note features Elizabeth Fry, who made her name fighting for improved living conditions for women in European jails. (Old fighting for improved living conditions for women in European jails. (Old £5 note features George Stephenson. Ceased to be legal tender on 21 £5 note features George Stephenson. Ceased to be legal tender on 21 November 2003)November 2003)Actual note size: 135mm x 70mm (approx.)Actual note size: 135mm x 70mm (approx.)

£10 (10 pounds)£10 (10 pounds)The current £10 note features Charles Darwin, the Victorian naturalist The current £10 note features Charles Darwin, the Victorian naturalist who developed the theory of evolution. Also pictured is an illustration who developed the theory of evolution. Also pictured is an illustration of Darwin 's own magnifying lens and the flora and fauna that he may of Darwin 's own magnifying lens and the flora and fauna that he may have come across on his travels.have come across on his travels.Actual note size: 142mm x 75mm (approx.)Actual note size: 142mm x 75mm (approx.)

£20 (20 pounds)£20 (20 pounds)The current £20 note features Sir Edward Elgar, a British composer whose The current £20 note features Sir Edward Elgar, a British composer whose orchestral works include orchestral works include Enigma VariationsEnigma Variations (1896) and five (1896) and five Pomp and Pomp and CircumstanceCircumstance marches (1901–1930). Actual marches (1901–1930). Actual note size: 149mm x 80mm (approx.)note size: 149mm x 80mm (approx.)The Bank of England issued a new-style £20 note on 13 March 2007 . The note features Adam Smith, one of the The Bank of England issued a new-style £20 note on 13 March 2007 . The note features Adam Smith, one of the fathers of modern economics, on the back and incorporates enhanced security features.fathers of modern economics, on the back and incorporates enhanced security features.