Pound Sterling - The national currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Reserve currency. One of the main currencies in the Forex market. Now in 4th place in terms of foreign exchange reserves.
In the 12th century, English coins of silver were called sterling. 240 sterling weighed a little over 373 grams - that was the pound. In Latin, pondus is weight, severity. That is, initially a pound of pure silver. "
There is a visible connection with the Old English steorling token - the asterisk. It was the stars that depicted silver coins issued in Normandy.
Объяснение:
Фунтов стерлингов.
