Sterling. The standard of monetary value established by the British government; a general
designation for English money. The term sterling is also applied to gold or silver in ingots or bars
of the standard of value or fineness established by the British government. Sterling gold is 22
parts pure gold and 2 parts alloy; sterling silver is 222 parts pure silver and 18 parts alloy.
designation for English money. The term sterling is also applied to gold or silver in ingots or bars
of the standard of value or fineness established by the British government. Sterling gold is 22
parts pure gold and 2 parts alloy; sterling silver is 222 parts pure silver and 18 parts alloy.
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