gbp is the symbol for the british pound.
gbp is the symbol for the british pound.
what is the symbol for the british pound?
gbp
from 1884 to 1901, the main currency of german south west africa was the british pound sterling. however, in 1885, the german south west african mark began to be circulated. in 1893, an established rate of £1 for every 20ℳ. it is worth noting that the gold content of the british pound sterling was 7.3224 grams, while the gold content of 20 marks was 7.168 grams. according to gresham's law, "bad money drives out good", so the "bad" mark replaced the "good" british pound sterling. in 1901, the german mark became the official currency of german south west africa, hence replacing the 20 and 5 mark denominations of the german south west african mark, for which they were also demonetized (although, they continued use in the metropolis of german south west africa until 1907). in 1923, the coins of the german south west african mark were demonetized also. at the beginning of the first world war, it was decided to produce cash-coupon banknotes thereafter; this occurred until the occupation by south africa in 1915 officially replaced the mark with the pound. the windhoek chamber of commerce issued "gutscheine" (vouchers) denominated in pfennig and mark between 1916 and 1918.
german south west african mark
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