sterling bloc
Americannoun
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In 1956 Britain exported $560 million in long-term credit, almost entirely to countries in the sterling bloc.
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By midyear, British reserves had shrunk to $2.7 billion, less than half the amount of pounds held by individuals and central banks in the sterling bloc alone.
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British Foreign Secretary Bevin's idea of an Empire customs union was quickly rejected, for it would force Canada into the sterling bloc.
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If they fell to $1 billion, Britain would be too broke to act as banker for the sterling bloc, which might then fall apart.
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Financial and political advantages of the sterling bloc have kept Strijdom in the Commonwealth until now.
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