Virginia pound

The pound was the currency of Virginia until 1793. Initially, sterling coin circulated along with foreign currencies, supplemented from 1755 by local paper money. Although these notes were denominated in £sd, they were worth less than sterling, so 1 Virginia shilling was equal to 9d sterling.

This article is about the colonial currency. For the actress, see Virginia Pound. For the river in Virginia, see Pound River. For the town in Virginia, see Pound, Virginia.

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