Gibraltar Pound

The currency of Gibraltar. It was introduced in 1927, replacing the British pound. It is pegged to the British pound at par.

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Gibraltar has its own currency, the Gibraltar pound, which is tied to the British pound.

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The euro can be used in some outlets and, with close proximity to Spain you have a choice to get euros from many cash machines, but the currency is the Gibraltar Pound or the Pound Sterling which are interchangeable, being of exactly the same value.

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Religion(s): Catholic, Protestant, Islam, Hindu, Judaism Currency: Gibraltar Pound Driving: Left-hand drive cars on the right-hand side of the road Medical: Health care is free to all and there is a brand new hospital here Tax/Social Security: Tax is high, around 40 per cent, but there are a lot of tax concessions.