Money, money

Unlike most other members of the European Union who use the euro (€), the unit of currency in the United Kingdom is the pound sterling (£). It is divided into 100 pence (p). Here are some details of individual coins and banknotes.

• Coins:

1 penny = 1p
2 pence = 2p
10 pence = 10p
20 pence = 20p
50pence = 50p
1pound = £1
2pounds = £2

• Banknotes:

There are £5, £10, £20 and £50 banknotes in circulation. The last one is fairly rare, and sometimes difficult to spend. Many shopkeepers won't accept it because of the large number of forgeries in circulation.

1. Choose one of the links below to sing a song.

'Money' from the film Cabaret (Lyrics)
'Money, money' from the film Mamma Mia (Lyrics)