Money
Use the £ symbol, or p as an abbreviation of pence. Write out other currencies in full where possible.
Use the pound symbol before the number, with pounds and pence separated by a full stop.
For amounts under £1, use p as an abbreviation for pence. Do not tag.
Examples
- The cost of replacing a card is £5.00.
- If you return your library book late, you will be charged 75p per day per book.
Other currencies
Unless in a table, write out in full the name of foreign currencies in all lower case.
Examples
- Scientists will be granted fellowships worth £15,000 or the equivalent in euros.
- The dollar fell further against the Japanese yen.
If dollars are not US dollars, specify the country.
Examples
- The cost to residents was 40 Australian dollars.
- Twenty-five New Zealand dollars was the minimum payment.
- $NZ25 (to be used if including the currency in a table)