Algerian Dinar to Pound Sterling — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Algeria, Sahrawi Republic

Currency Code, Symbol: DZD, DA

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 dinars

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 200, 500, 1000 dinars

History: The Algerian dinar (DA) is the official currency of Algeria. On the international exchange markets, it is abbreviated to DZD. Centimes are the coins that are used as change for the Algerian dinar.One DZD includes 100 centimes. The currency was introduced into circulation in 1964. Previously, the country had used the Algerian franc. At the moment, the notes that were issued after 1977 are the main payment unit. Notes worth 100 dinars are being slowly replaced by coins. The banknotes depicts life scenes, prophets and stories from Quran.Read More

Country of Circulation: United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey

Currency Code, Symbol: GBP, £

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: £1, £5, £10, £20, £50, £100

History: The British pound or pound sterling (symbol: £, code: GBP, number: 826) is the national currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. It is an official currency of Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, Saint Helena. The GBP abbreviation is used to identify £ in the international financial arena.Change is called pence, also known as British pennies. One GBP has 100 pennies. It is one of the oldest world currencies. The currency was issued in 1694, replacing the East African rupee. In spite of mass euro introduction on the European territory, Great Britain refused to get rid of its local currency. Pound sterling has remained the main reserve currency for many governments for a long time.Read More