Exchange Rate
The pound is freely bought and sold on the foreign exchange markets around the world, and its value relative to other currencies therefore fluctuates. It has been among the highest-valued currency units in the world. As of 22 July 2012 (2012 -07-22), £1 was worth US$1.55, €1.30, ¥124.2, CHF 1.51, A$1.54, C$1.53 or INR 86.9.
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