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In 1910, the British Sovereign had a face value of One Pound, and could buy One Pounds worth of goods and services. That was to change at the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914.

One Sovereign in 1910 had the purchasing power of about £68.00 GBP today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.

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