US Macbook - how do I get the POUND sign???

I have a Macbook purchased in the USA and I have no POUND sign on my keyboard - only a $ sign....any ideas?

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I have a Macbook purchased in the USA and I have no POUND sign on my keyboard - only a $ sign....any ideas?
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eeek so embarassing....but ive a $ and no uk pound sign on my macbook keyboard. yes its a uk model.
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no working ......
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Hello I bought a mac book pro retina 2012 release date 12months old 2nd hand on ebay
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I can't change it in system preferences.
Please help
thank you
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