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Economics Mid‑importance

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United Kingdom Top‑importance

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Northern Ireland High‑importance

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Wales High‑importance

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Channel Islands High‑importance

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British Empire High‑importance

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British Overseas Territories High‑importance

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Antarctica: British Antarctic Territory High‑importance

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Caribbean: Anguilla / British Virgin Islands / Cayman Islands / Montserrat / Turks & Caicos / Bermuda High‑importance

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South America: Falklands / South Georgia & South Sandwich High‑importance

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Gibraltar High‑importance

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Polynesia: Pitcairn Islands Low‑importance

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On 19 January 2023, it was proposed that this article be moved to Sterling (currency). The result of the discussion was not moved.