Yemeni Rial to Pound Sterling — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Yemen

Currency Code, Symbol: YER, ر.ي

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 20 rials

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: Banknotes 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1000 rials

History: The Yemeni rial (ر.ي) is the national currency of the Republic of Yemen. On the global exchange market and in conversion, it is abbreviated to YER.Formally, one rial contains 100 fils. However, the coins were never minted. The currency appeared in 1990. Before the union of the country, there were rials of the Northern and the Southern Yemen. The Yemeni rial is produced on the territory of the Russian Federation, more specifically at “Gosznak”. Images of ancient cities and architectural monuments were chosen to decorate the notes.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