British currency in the Middle East already risen in value against the pound sterling as a result of sterling's devaluation in 1967, and so the new Omani rial was not equal in value to the dinars in the nearby territories. The currency units that are used in Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and the Yemen are all descended from the pound sterling unit, while the currency units that are used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are all descended from the Maria Theresa Thaler. This largely explains the factor of ten difference in value on average between Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on
Exeter pound Interest Company and made a profit by setting an "expiry date" on each note, which was identified in very small print on the note itself, often overlooked at the point of exchange. This meant that many notes although paid for at the equivalent value in sterling could not actually be spent if not used by the specified deadline. Previous to the Exeter Pound, local currencies were launched in the UK in Bristol (2012), Totnes (2006), Lewes (2008), Brixton (2009) and Stroud (2010). Exeter pound The Exeter Pound (£E) was a form of local complementary currency, or community currency launched in