Modern Currency Guide
Current UK Currency
A comprehensive visual guide to all coins and banknotes in circulation
1p
One Penny
Color:Copper
Diameter:20.3mm
The smallest denomination, featuring a crowned portcullis design.
2p
Two Pence
Color:Copper
Diameter:25.9mm
Displays the Prince of Wales feathers design.
5p
Five Pence
Color:Silver
Diameter:18mm
Small silver coin with a thistle design representing Scotland.
10p
Ten Pence
Color:Silver
Diameter:24.5mm
Features a lion, part of the Royal Shield.
20p
Twenty Pence
Color:Silver
Diameter:21.4mm
Distinctive 7-sided coin with a crowned rose design.
50p
Fifty Pence
Color:Silver
Diameter:27.3mm
7-sided coin, popular for commemorative designs.
£1
One Pound
Color:Bimetallic
Diameter:23.43mm
12-sided bimetallic coin, one of the most secure in the world.
£2
Two Pounds
Color:Bimetallic
Diameter:28.4mm
Large bimetallic coin with various commemorative designs.