Facts about Pound sterling
- Country:
Wales
- Currency:
Pound sterling
- Currency code (ISO 4217):
GBP
- Short for the currency:
£
- Currency subunits:
100 pence
The pound sterling, commonly called pound, is the currency of the United Kingdom and in British Overseas Territories. The currency are issued by seven commercial banks and local governments besides Bank of England.
Where is Wales?
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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of 3.1 million, and a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,200 km (746 mi) of coastline, including its offshore islands. The welsh currency is the same as for the other countries of UK.