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The pound sterling (GBP) (£) is the official currency of England and Wales and is the commonly accepted currency of Scotland and Northern Ireland. The pound sterling is contolled by the UK central bank, the Bank of England and is issued in banknotes by eight issuing banks in the United Kingdom and lower denominations in coins by the Royal Mint.
