How do i get the pound sign on a uk macbook keyboard?

eeek so embarassing....but ive a $ and no uk pound sign on my macbook keyboard. yes its a uk model.
I tried option and 3.....:-(
no working ......
pls help. ty so much you lovely people
CarolineUK

Curious! £ should be shift - 3
opt - 3 gives #

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