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PhilD | 10:42 Thu 12th Apr 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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Where does the term Sterling, as in 'Pounds Sterling', originate?
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The currency of the UK. The pound sterling is named after the Norman steorling, a coin with a star (steorra) on one face. Coins of the realm that comply with the standards laid down from time to time are called sterling. Sterling silver is a silver alloy containing at least 92.5% silver
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