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                  How can I convert the pound Scots to its sterling equivalent?

                  From 1600 onwards the exchange rate was stabilised at 12:1, so one pound Scots = 1s. 8d sterling, and one pound sterling = 12 pounds Scots. Prior to 1600 the conversion is more difficult, as it depends on the exchange rate. The pound Scots and pound sterling were probably at parity in the 1360s, but subsequent debasement of the pound Scots led to devaluation. The exchange rate was 4:1 by the late 15th century, 5:1 by 1560, and 12:1 by 1600.

                  4:1       1 pound Scots = 5s sterling                £1 sterling = 4 pounds Scots

                  5:1       1 pound Scots = 4 s sterling               £1 sterling = 5 pounds Scots

                  12:1     1 pound Scots = 1s 8d sterling           £1 sterling = 12 pounds Scots