The Bank of England One Hundred Pound note was last issued in 1943 and ceased to be legal tender in 1945.
The Bank of England has no current plans to reintroduce the One Hundred Pound note in the immediate future.
The value of the pound today July 24, 2014 against the dollar is $1.70. This refers to the British pound in comparison to the US dollar.
A Bank of England 1943 Five Hundred Pound note (K Peppiatt), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up to £7,300 GBP. The Bank of England Five Hundred Pound note was last issued in 1943 and ceased to be legal tender in 1945. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
In historical contexts, the value of a pound varied significantly depending on the time period and location. For example, in medieval England, a pound often referred to a specific weight of silver, which was used in trade and commerce. The value of a pound could also change based on economic conditions, with some estimates suggesting that a pound in the 13th century would be equivalent to several hundred dollars today, depending on the commodity and context. Overall, the concept of a pound has evolved considerably over centuries.
In 1660, the value of a pound in England was primarily based on the silver content of the currency, specifically the pound sterling, which was equivalent to 20 shillings. The purchasing power of a pound during that time was significantly higher than it is today, allowing for better standards of living and more purchasing options. While exact comparisons are challenging due to inflation and changes in the economy, some estimates suggest that a pound in 1660 could be worth several hundred pounds in today's currency, depending on the context of goods and services.
The Bank of England One Pound note was demonetised in 1988.
A British Pound in 1999 has the purchasing power of about £1.16 GBP today.
A hundred dollars today versus a hundred dollars in 1911
As of today (01APR2011), 1 British Pound Sterling is worth about $1.61 US Dollars.
A pound of hundred-dollar bills is worth approximately $45,000. This is based on the fact that a single hundred-dollar bill weighs about 1 gram, and there are about 453.6 grams in a pound. Therefore, you can fit roughly 4,536 hundred-dollar bills in a pound, resulting in that total value.
A British Pound in 1799 had the purchasing power of about £62.87 GBP today.
In 1300, the value of 1 pound sterling was significantly different from today's currency, as it was primarily a unit of account rather than a physical coin. At that time, 1 pound could be equated to about 240 pennies (pennies were the main currency unit). The purchasing power of a pound in 1300 is difficult to translate directly to modern currency, but it was estimated to be worth several hundred dollars today, reflecting its value in terms of goods and services available at that time.
One Pound GBP in 1950 had the purchasing power of about £23 GBP today.