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Wikipedia「Reserve currency」「Pound sterling」「1967 sterling devaluation」

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  1. The pound was the main reserve currency from the 19th to the early 20th century, with over 60% of world trade denominated in pounds.
  2. Even in the 1950s, 55% of the world's reserves were in pounds.
  3. $2.80 in 1949, $2.40 on 18 November 1967 ("Pound sterling", "1967 sterling devaluation").
  4. Said to be the oldest currency still in continuous use since its inception ("Pound sterling").

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