Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: British sterling

👉 The word "British Sterling" comes from a medieval monetary system in England, using currency denominated in silver or gold instead of copper. It was standardized by 1640s English monarchs to help control inflation and stabilize prices for goods like salt and wool. The term is now used as an abbreviation for the British Pound Sterling, which is the official currency of the United Kingdom.

British Sterling