Life in the UK test practice question · The UK and its nations
Which currency is used in every part of the UK?
Answer options
- The euro
- The US dollar
- The Swiss franc
- The pound sterlingCorrect
Answer: The pound sterling
The pound sterling (£) is used in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Six banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland print their own notes, but these are still pounds.
Checked 8 November 2026