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Sterling definition

Sterling

A nickname for the British pound or the GBP/USD (British pound/US dollar) currency pair.

The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales which together make up the sixth-largest economy in the world. Main industries in the UK economy include construction, manufacturing, financial and business services, and tourism. Monetary policy regarding the pound sterling is overseen by the Bank of England.

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