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The '''pound''' is a unit of currency formerly in use in many [[Commonwealth of Nations|British Commonwealth]] countries, but now only surviving in a few, including [[Britain]] where it is known as the ''pound sterling''.

The '''pound''' is a unit of currency formerly in use in many [[Commonwealth of Nations|British Commonwealth]] countries, but now only surviving in a few, including the [[UK]], where it is known officially as the ''pound sterling''.

The pound was divided into twenty shillings, which were themselves divided into twelve pence (pennies).

The pound was divided into twenty shillings, which were themselves divided into twelve pence (pennies).