关于 Pound Sterling
The Pound Sterling is the world's oldest currency still in use. Its origins trace back to Anglo-Saxon England, where it was equivalent to one pound of silver.
The name 'Pound Sterling' comes from the fact that it was originally worth one troy pound of sterling silver.
趣味知识
Oldest Currency in Use
Pound Sterling is the oldest currency in continuous use, with its origins dating back over 1,200 years.
The 'Quid'
In slang, a pound is often referred to as a 'quid'. The origin of this term is uncertain but widely used.
A Global Reserve Currency
Sterling is one of the world's major reserve currencies, part of the IMF's Special Drawing Rights basket.
历史时间线
The silver penny is introduced, with 240 pennies making one pound of silver.
The Bank of England is established.
The gold standard is officially adopted.
Decimalisation occurs, with 100 new pence to the pound.
The Bank of England begins issuing polymer banknotes.
面额
纸币
硬币
防伪特征
快速信息
- ISO代码
- GBP
- 符号
- £
- 数字代码
- 826
- 辅币单位
- Penny (1/100)
- 发行时间
- 775-01-01
中央银行
- 名称
- Bank of England
- 总部
- London, England
- 成立时间
- 1694
- 现任行长
- Andrew Bailey (自 2020 起)
经济数据
- 储备货币占比
- 4.9%
- 外汇交易量占比
- 12.8%
- 通胀率
- 2.0%
- 利率
- 5.25%
