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The sterling area: the area sterling current (2007) came out after 1972 (Ireland only) was released in 1972 came out before 1972
Sterling area sterling area or refers to a group of countries, often former dominions and colonies of the British Empire (and the British Commonwealth of Nations) that use the pound sterling as its currency, or fix their currency to the British Pound Sterling to 1:1.
The area once included virtually the entire British Empire and many other countries. The rise of the United States, the economic effects of two world wars and the decline of the British Empire change the position of sterling in the world and the desire of countries to use. Currently the area includes only British territories.

Bloomberg
May 13 (Bloomberg) - The dollar fell to seven-week low against the euro and fell against the Australian dollar after the reports from China added to evidence the worst of the global slump is depressing demand for U.S. currency as a refuge.

Sydney Morning Herald
The Australian dollar lost 2 on Thursday as investors sold assets growth after weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales.

Bloomberg
May 11 (Bloomberg) - The Australian dollar rose to seven-month highs against the dollar and yen on speculation the stock will extend nine weeks earnings amid signs of global recession may be off.

Bloomberg
May 11 (Bloomberg) - The Australian dollar traded close to seven-month highs against the dollar and the yen on speculation stock market will be nine weeks of gains optimism on the global recession may be off.

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