Destination: BRITAIN
Essential Info PreTrip Essentials Customs/Money   Customs   Money   Tips And Gratuity Communications Hours/Holidays Health Driving Language National Transportation Offices to Serve You Abroad	MONEY Britain's currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p). The denominations of pound bills are 5, 10, 20 and 50 (Scotland also has a £1 bill). There are coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50p and £1 and £2. You can exchange dollars or traveler's checks at banks, main post offices, exchange offices and some travel agencies. Buy traveler's checks in pounds sterling, so you do not lose money every time you change them. Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Britain, and ATMs are very common in shopping areas. When sightseeing, it is a good idea to carry a mix of large and small denominations. Exchange rate at press time: $1 = £0.56	COUNTRY Introduction Things To Know Survival Guide TimeLine Essential Info REGION CITIES London Edinburgh Oxford York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK