Learning English At The Restaurant

Currency Currency Although the UK is in the European Union, it has taken the decision at the moment not to adopt the Euro as its currency. Instead it retains pound sterling. A pound consists of 100 pence. The following coins are in regular circulation: 1p 2p 5p 10p 20p 50p £1 £2 The following notes are also used: These notes are usually issued in the name of the Bank of England and the notes and coins are accepted throughout the UK.