New York pound

The pound was the currency of the province and state of New York until 1793. Initially, the British pound and some foreign currencies circulated, supplemented by local paper money from 1709. Although these were denominated in pounds, shillings and pence, they were worth one third less than sterling, with one New York shilling worth the same as eight pence sterling. * v * t * e * v * t * e

New York pound

The pound was the currency of the province and state of New York until 1793. Initially, the British pound and some foreign currencies circulated, supplemented by local paper money from 1709. Although these were denominated in pounds, shillings and pence, they were worth one third less than sterling, with one New York shilling worth the same as eight pence sterling. * v * t * e * v * t * e