England and Scotland
In England the "mark" never appeared as a coin, but was only used as a unit of account. It was apparently introduced in the 10th century by the Danes. According to 19th century sources, it was first equivalent to 100 pence, but after the Norman Conquest it was worth 160 pence, or 13 shillings and 4 pence, i.e. ⅔ of a Pound Sterling.
In Scotland, the merk Scots was a silver coin of that value, issued first in 1570 and afterwards in 1663.
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