Talk:Pound sterling/Archive 4
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UKP
We used to refer to British currency as UKP (United Kingdom Pound), but what I see these days is GBP. What happened, when, and why? FreeFlow99 (talk) 14:30, 26 May 2023 (UTC)
- When? Where? Why? How?
- ISO 4217 (which is what defines these TLAs for currencies), has been around since 1973, fifty years ago. I guess if you can find a reliable source that defines it as valid (not just a passing mention of use somewhere), it can get a mention. But not before. --𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 14:43, 26 May 2023 (UTC)
Names in other languages
Maybe it's worth mentioning that while most other languages use variations of the word "pound" (such as the German "Pfund"), some languages use the Latin term "libra" (Spanish, Czech, Slovak...) or a derived word (French "livre"). Is it worth adding? Johnnyjanko (talk) 11:46, 26 July 2023 (UTC)
- And Italian uses Sterlina. The article Pound (currency) might be a better home, if you can find a suitable source – this article is already too long. See also Carolingian pound, the foundation for the Germanic form. And French livre#Origin and etymology, which gives the origins of the Romance languages form. And £sd of course! --𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 12:04, 26 July 2023 (UTC)