Need to buy some British pounds?
Castles, fish & chips and royalty await you, but don’t forget to grab some pounds before you depart.
- pounds = $1
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What to spend your pounds on:
Entry to Westminster Abbey
20 pounds
Pint of Guinness
4 pounds
Fish and chips
5 pounds
Postcard and a stamp
1.5 pounds
3 mile taxi ride
15 pounds
A budget
nights
RecalculateMust-sees in Britain
- Brighton
- Sitting pretty just 90 minutes from London, Brighton is the perfect escape from the city hustle and bustle. Head straight to the beach and breathe in that deep sea air!
- Cotswolds
- For a slice of quintessentially British pie, head straight to the Cotswolds, an area of rolling hills, quaint villages and plenty of greenery tucked away in the heart of England.
- Oxford
- History lovers unite, Oxford makes for another great day trip from London, one steeped in centuries of tradition and intrigue. Don't miss it!
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A deep dive on pounds
British Pounds are the 4th most traded currency in the foreign exchange market.
The first decimal coins were introduced in 1968.
More info on pounds
The bills in circulation for British pounds are £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes. The coins in circulation are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
Buying British pounds online is easy
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