Pound Sterling to Mauritanian Ouguiya — exchange rate

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

Country of Circulation: Mauritania, Sahrawi Republic

Currency Code, Symbol: MRU, UM

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 ouguiya

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 ouguiya

History: The Mauritanian ouguiya (UM) is the official currency of a North African country named Mauritania. In international currency exchange, it is named MRO. Khoums are coins of smaller denomination used as change.Every MRO has 5 khoums. It its current form and value, the currency has been issued since 2018. It has replaced the old Mauritanian ouguiya with a low rate. Images of traditional items are used to decorate the Mauritanian ouguiya. There are kettles, fish, cows, and camels imprinted on coins.Read More