Southern Rhodesian pound
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For the pound introduced in Southern Rhodesia in 1964 following the phasing out of the Rhodesia and Nyasaland pound, see Southern Rhodesian pound (1964–1965).
The pound was the currency of Southern Rhodesia. It also circulated in Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The pound was subdivided into 20 shillings, each of 12 pence.
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Unit | |
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Unit | pound |
Plural | pounds |
Symbol | £ |
Denominations | |
Subunit | |
1⁄20 | shilling |
1⁄240 | penny |
Plural | |
penny | pence |
Symbol | |
shilling | s or /– |
penny | d |
Banknotes | 5/–, 10/–, £1, £5, £10 |
Coins | 1⁄2d, 1d, 3d, 6d, 1/–, 2/–, 2/6 |
Demographics | |
User(s) | Southern Rhodesia |
Issuance | |
Central bank |
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Valuation | |
Pegged with | sterling at par |
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. |
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