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CURRENCY:
The English currency is called Pounds Sterling. Sterling banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 5, 10, 20, and 50 Pounds.
Smaller values are issued as coins, with 1 Pound = 100 Pence
ISSUING AUTHORITY:
ISO Code: GBP
CURRENCY IMPORT/EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: The import and export of all currencies is free.
Amounts of GBP 10,000 or its equivalent may be questioned by Customs.
CIRCULATION: All notes issued since 1964 by the Bank of England are redeemable.
The Bank of England removed 20 Pound notes, featuring Michael Faraday, from circulation on February 28, 2001. Guardian International Currency Corp. will buy the most recently discontinued series at a reasonable discount.
ALTERNATIVE CURRENCIES: All major currencies are accepted. Scottish Pounds and Northern Irish Pounds are accepted in major cities.
Guardian International Currency Corp. buys Scottish and Northern Irish Pounds at a slightly discounted rate.
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