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Banknotes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20, and £50. Coins include 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, and £2. Yes, there are seven different coin sizes—good luck sorting them with your eyes closed.

Fun fact: the £1 coin is 12-sided, designed to be easily identifiable by touch. Brilliant, right? But don’t confuse it with the old round £1 coin—those are no longer legal tender. If you find one in a drawer, it’s a nice souvenir, not a payment option.

Banknotes are made of polymer these days, not paper. That means they’re waterproof, tear-resistant, and even survive a spin in the washing machine. I speak from experience—my £10 note came out cleaner than it went in.