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The British Pound did not exist as a coin or a banknote in 1789. It was a unit of currency equivalent to 240 Pence, 20 Shillings or 1 Sovereign.

One Pound in 1789 had the purchasing power of about £82.30 GBP today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.

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