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languages. Avoid using the keypad with your hand as you accept payments in US dollars
independent ATMs found in enter your PIN. and Euros, but often at a poor
some small shops, as they often exchange rate.
carry expensive extra charges. Currency
Avoid using ATMs in dark
streets at night, and don’t use Britain’s currency is the pound
an ATM if any part of it looks sterling (£), which is divided into
damaged or as if it has been 100 pence (p). Since there are
tampered with, especially the no exchange controls in Britain,
card slot. Be aware of anyone there is no limit to how much
standing close to you when cash you may import or export. English banknotes of all denominations
using an ATM, and shield the Some large stores in London feature the Queen’s head on one side
Banknotes
English notes used in the UK are £5,
£10, £20 and £50. Scotland has its
own notes which, despite being
legal tender throughout the UK,
are often accepted with reluctance.

£50 note

£20 note

£10 note
Coins
Coins in circulation are £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p,
£5 note 5p, 2p and 1p (they are shown here slightly
smaller than actual size). They all have the
Queen’s head on the other side.

2 pounds (£2) 1 pound (£1) 50 pence (50p) 20 pence (20p)

10 pence (10p) 5 pence (5p) 2 pence (2p) 1 penny (1p)

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