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British Pound
ISO Code: GBPThe British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom, its crown dependencies, and several overseas territories. It is the oldest currency still in continuous use and is one of the most traded currencies worldwide. The Bank of England oversees the currency's policy.
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Sterling is the official name of the currency unit itself, while Pound is the denomination. It is derived from old silver coins called sterlings.
Scottish banks issue their own banknotes, but they are fully pegged and interchangeable with Bank of England pounds.
All rates listed are reference mid-market rates based on static data matrices. These represent clean interbank values and should be used for informational purposes only.
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