What is the currency of the UK?

The currency of the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling, symbolized as £. It is subdivided into 100 pence (p), and is the fourth most-traded currency in the world. The British Pound is one of the oldest currencies still in use, with its origins dating back to the 8th century. It remains a strong currency despite the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, known as Brexit, and is widely accepted in global markets.