Pound sterling · Also called: sterling · quid
Pound sterling is one of the units this atlas treats as a full monetary system — not only a ticker symbol. Its story runs from Anglo-Saxon England in c. 775 through note design, central-bank practice and the FX role it plays today.
- History anchor — c. 775 · Anglo-Saxon England
- Symbol — £
- Design — Cash design is public art and anti-counterfeiting engineering at once. Pound sterling notes and coins carry portraits, landscapes and machine-readable features.
Frequently asked questions
What currency uses the ISO code GBP?
Pound sterling (GBP).
What is GBP?
One of the oldest continuously used currencies — still a top FX and reserve currency.
Does GBP show a live exchange rate here?
No. This ISO landing is a static map to the atlas entry for Pound sterling. There is no ticker, bid, or booking rate on Tool-Lifes /money.
When was Pound sterling established in this atlas?
Pound sterling is anchored to c. 775 (Anglo-Saxon England) in the history chapter — a founding or reform year, not today’s board price.