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GBP / ZAR
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Pound sterling / South African Rand
21.77
ZAR
Updated 9 secs ago
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Description
The pound sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, and it is the oldest currency still in use today, with origins dating back to the 8th century.
Issued by the Bank of England, it is denoted by the symbol £ and is divided into 100 pence. It is commonly referred to as "quid" in informal speech, and while Bank of England notes are standard, Scottish and Northern Irish banks also issue their own distinct notes that are legal tender throughout the UK.
Key Facts
| Market Code | GBP | |
| Currency Name | Pound sterling | |
| Native Name | Pound sterling | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Country Code | GB | |
| Demonym | British | |
| Sub-unit | penny | |
| Languages Spoken | English, Welsh, Scots Gaelic, Irish | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Issuer | Bank of England |
| Current Price | 21.77 ZAR |
| 24h Ago Price | 21.72 ZAR |
| 24h Change | +0.2% |
| Day Range | — |
| Year Range | — |
| YTD Change | — |
| Volatility | — |
| Previous Close | — |
| Open | — |
| Last Updated | 7 July 2026, 23:07:08 |
