See www.xe.com for current exchange rates.
BTW the pound sterling is still the currency unit in the UK so your question doesn't need to be in the past tense.
As of right now, August 4, 2014, 1 British Pound Sterling is equal to $1.69 US. In contrast, $1 US is worth 0.59 British Pound Sterling.
One pound British Sterling costs $1,55 with minor variences from day to day currently.
There are 100 pence in one Pound sterling.
In 1969, the value of the British Pound (GBP) was approximately 2.40 US Dollars (USD). This means that one British Pound could be exchanged for about 2.40 US Dollars during that time period. Exchange rates fluctuated, but this figure gives a general idea of the GBP's value relative to the USD in that year.
As of May 2014, 40 million British pounds is equal to $67.82 million in US dollars. One British pound sterling is equal to 100 pence.
As of today (01APR2011), 1 British Pound Sterling is worth about $1.61 US Dollars.
1 pound sterling
2599.53 US Dollars
25 euro
$850.56
Pound Sterling (£) (GBP) is the currency of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). It's current value is approximately 1.50 US dollars and 1.16 Euros.
As of right now, August 4, 2014, 1 British Pound Sterling is equal to $1.69 US. In contrast, $1 US is worth 0.59 British Pound Sterling.
The value of one pound sterling to one dollar fluctuates daily based on foreign exchange markets. As of October 2023, the exchange rate is approximately 1 pound to around 1.25 to 1.30 dollars, but it's essential to check a reliable financial news source or currency converter for the most current rate. Rates can vary slightly between different financial institutions and platforms.
One pound British Sterling costs $1,55 with minor variences from day to day currently.
There is some contention over the origin of the name, but one of the most likely was that a single pound was equal in value to 1lb of sterling silver.
50 pence
One pound sterling is worth one pound sterling, surprisingly enough.