Which countries use the British pound?
The British pound (GBP £) is the official currency of 6 countries and territories.
| Country or territory | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | London | 69,487,000 |
 Zimbabwe | Harare | 16,950,795 |
 Guernsey | St. Peter Port | n/a |
 Isle of Man | Douglas | 84,118 |
 Jersey | Saint Helier | n/a |
 Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | Jamestown | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many countries use the British pound?
The British pound (GBP) is used by 6 countries and territories: United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
What is the symbol for the British pound?
The symbol for the British pound is £, and its three-letter currency code is GBP.
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Currency data from open datasets (ISO 4217). Full sources on the data page.