Yes. At the current time, it is $1.59 to every pound. However, in the (recent) past, it has been as high as just over $2 to the pound.
much more favourably than about 6 months ago! (in favour of the dollar being stronger and the £ very weak relative to where it was)
yes
The exchange rate is currently: 1 British Pound equals 1.52 US Dollar
In 2012 the English Pound (GBP) was stronger against the U.S. Dollar (USD) than the Euro (EUR). At the height of the GBP's value in 2012 it was worth 1.61 USD. At the height of the EUR's value in 2012 it was worth 1.34 USD.
The power of a currency is often measured by its exchange rate against other currencies, as well as its purchasing power. As of my last knowledge update, the British pound (GBP) generally has a higher exchange rate than the US dollar (USD), meaning one pound is worth more than one dollar. However, the "power" of a currency can also depend on various factors, including economic stability, inflation rates, and market perception. Therefore, while the pound may be stronger in terms of exchange rates, the dollar is more widely used and accepted globally.
The British Pound is backed by silver where as the US dollar isn't backed by anything as use to be in the 18th century.
The value of UK money compared to US currency fluctuates based on exchange rates. Generally, the British pound is stronger than the US dollar, meaning that 1 British pound is worth more than 1 US dollar.
Obviously when the pound is stronger than the dollar on the world's currency exchange markets so that you get more dollars for you pounds.
much more favourably than about 6 months ago! (in favour of the dollar being stronger and the £ very weak relative to where it was)
yes
Currencies wax and wane. Perhaps this question is old as, in recent times (while I am answering this, the Singapore Dollar has strenthened significantly vis-a-vis the US Dollar. In my opinion, the long term future of the US Dollar is bleak.
US uses dollars ($) and the UK uses pounds (£) As of late 2009, the pound is worth about $1.6
1 US Dollar = .66 UK Pound
1 US dollar is worth 0.689 pounds. 1 pound is worth $1.4327
The exchange rate is currently: 1 British Pound equals 1.52 US Dollar
In 2012 the English Pound (GBP) was stronger against the U.S. Dollar (USD) than the Euro (EUR). At the height of the GBP's value in 2012 it was worth 1.61 USD. At the height of the EUR's value in 2012 it was worth 1.34 USD.
1 UK pound = 1,624 52 US $