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Keyboard Pound Symbol
- Definition
The pound symbol
represents the currency used by the United Kingdom and is also often
referred to as sterling. Sterling is used in England, Wales, Scotland
and Northern Ireland, all part of the United Kingdom as well as the Isle
of Mann, Jersey and Guernsey. The word pound is derived from the Latin
word 'Libra' and the term originated in the UK and related to the
weight of a pound of silver.
Keyboard Pound Symbol -
Location
To enter the £
pound symbol on a standard UK keyboard, simply hold down the SHIFT key
and press the number 3. On other keyboards the pound sign can be added
using the ALT key combination ALT & 0163. (Ensure you use the numeric
keypad to type the numbers 0163).
Keyboard Pound Symbol
- Facts
Did you know...
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Pound Symbol
Fact 1: The unit of currency in Gibraltar is also
the pound. Its value is the same as the UK pound |
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Fact 2: The HTML code for the pound sign
(£) is
£ |
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Fact 3: The symbol for lira is very similar to
the pound symbol ₤ |
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Fact 4: The windows ALT code for the pound sign is
ALT 0163 |
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Fact 5: To enter a £ symbol on a MAC, press the
option and number three key together |
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Fact 6: Although England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland all use the same currency, each
individual country produces its own notes |
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Fact 7: The word pound is derived from the Latin
word 'Libra' |
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Fact 8: The currency of the Southern Atlantic
territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich
Islands (SGSSI) a British overseas territory is the UK
pound |
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Fact 9: The Parlophone record label which was
founded in 1896 uses a circled pound as its logo |
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Fact 10: The # (hash sign) is often used instead of
the pound sign although since the hash signs popularity
in social networking, the use to represent currency is
diminishing |
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Fact 11: The ISO currency code for pound
sterling is GBP, the first two letters of the code refer
to the country and the last one the currency |
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Fact 12: The pound is subdivided into 100 pence
(symbol 'p') |
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Fact 13: The Isle of Mann uses the pound sterling
alongside its own currency, the Manx pound |
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Fact 14: The Falkland Islands is a British territory
in the Southern Atlantic that also uses the £ currency,
represented as FK£ |
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Fact 15: The pound is also the currency of Egypt |
Keyboard Pound Symbol
- Tattoos
Keyboard
symbols are a great idea for tattoos. Looking for a unique tattoo
design? Why not choose a Keyboard symbol or incorporate a selection of
currency symbols
into your own design? Perhaps you want to include
the popular # or 'hash tag' for example in your message? A great way to show your interest in the
fascinating world of social media! Keyboard symbols including
the pound symbol
make a great choice for tattoo designs! Browse through our selection of images and check out the
meaning of each Keyboard Symbol.
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