Great Britain Pound
GBP
The money
The British Pounds is the 4th most traded currency in the world. It was first circulated in its current decimal form in 1968. The most commonly used bills for British Pounds are the £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100 notes. The most commonly used coins are the .01, .02, .05, .10, .20, .50, £1 and £2.
- Currency
- Great Britain Pound
- Code
- GBP
- Symbol
- £
- One Australian dollar
- 0.5094 GBP
Bank notes
- £5
- £10
- £20
- £50
Coins
- 1p
- 2p
- 5p
- 10p
- 20p
- 50p
- £1
- £2
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in United Kingdom
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Pound | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 45 | A$88.34 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 2.4 | A$4.71 |
| Bottle of water | 0.9 | A$1.77 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 0.5094 GBP, our online rate as at 3 Nov 2026, 18:04. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in GBP, using the same rate as the figures above.