"Bristol pound" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bristol pounds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bristol pound (plural Bristol pounds)
  1. (UK, historical) A local currency (not legal tender) in Bristol, England, tied to the pound sterling, introduced in 2012 to promote local business and retired in 2021. Symbol £B. Tags: UK, historical Categories (topical): Historical currencies, History of the United Kingdom
    Sense id: en-Bristol_pound-en-noun-mEvn8tkr Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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