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The gold Guinea coin predates the Pound in the British currency.

The last Guinea coins were issued in 1813. The first Pound or Sovereign coins were issued in 1820.

There were 21 Shillings in a Guinea and 20 Shillings in a Pound (or Sovereign).

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