The word 'pound' takes its roots from the Latin phrase 'lībra pondō,' translating to 'pound by weight.' Originating from the weight of silver used to mint 240 pennies in England, the term eventually disseminated to numerous British colonies worldwide. The first pound coin came into existence under King Henry VII's reign in 1489. Around the world, six prominent countries primarily utilize a currency known as the 'pound,' each with distinct features and values. These include Egypt, the United Kingdom, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, and South Sudan. Despite many of them no longer being under British rule, their currencies bear testament to their former colonial experiences.
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Egyptian pound (EGP)
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Lebanese pound (LBP)
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South Sudanese pound (SSP)
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Sudanese pound (SDG)
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Syrian pound (SYP)
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Pound sterling (GBP)
Region ↕ | Countries that use Pounds ↕ |
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Egypt | Egyptian pound (EGP) |
Lebanon | Lebanese pound (LBP) |
South Sudan | South Sudanese pound (SSP) |
Sudan | Sudanese pound (SDG) |
Syria | Syrian pound (SYP) |
United Kingdom | Pound sterling (GBP) |