The pound is the official of the . It is the world’s oldest currencyWhat is currency? Currencies are the generally accepted medi... More that is still in use. The pound is also called sterling, and nicknamed quid.
Currency symbol: £
Currency shortcut: GBP
Trading the British pound
The GBP is the 4th most traded currency in the world and was the world’s primary reserve currencyA reserve currency (also known as an "anchor currency") is... More throughout the 19th century.
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