Convert British Pound (GBP) to Australian Dollar (AUD) 1 British Pound = 1.9851 Australian Dollar. Sunday, 15 March 2020, 13:00 London time, Monday, 16 March 2020, 00:00 Sydney time. Following are currency exchange calculator and the details of exchange rates between British Pound (GBP) and Australian Dollar (AUD). GBP AUD (British Pound / Australian Dollar) The British Pound vs. the Australian Dollar. Due to its relatively higher interest rates and its correlation to global equity markets, the Australian Dollar is often referred to as a risk currency. Australian Dollars to British Pound. The British Pounds is the 4th most traded currency in the world. It was first circulated in it’s current decimal form in 1968. More info on Pound. The most commonly used bills for British Pounds are the £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100 notes.