Why was an English denomination of money called a pound?

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Prior to the Euro, England went by the pound sterling? Why?

But answering your question they are indeed referring to weight. A pound used to literally be a pound of silver.

2006-06-14 19:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋

England still uses the pound sterling. They have not yet bought into the Common Currency.

2006-06-14 18:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by phattyfatt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋