pound sterling

American  

noun

1. pound.

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pound sterling British  

noun

1. the official name for the standard monetary unit of the United Kingdom See pound 3

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Etymology

Origin of pound sterling

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

If they are left to expire and are not handed in before the deadline, the value of each note will revert to pound sterling and be returned to the Bristol Pound Company's bank account.

From BBC

Bitcoin is traded in much the same way as real currencies like the US dollar and pound sterling.

From BBC

The Bank of England has also launched consultations on a digital pound sterling, but the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve have so far taken a back seat.

From Reuters

The new tariff regime will be in pounds sterling and will apply from Jan. 1, 2021.

From Reuters

So, the Bank is considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, which would be denominated in pounds sterling, just like banknotes.

From BBC