What is the meaning of Sterling?

A silver penny.

The currency of the United Kingdom, based on the pound sterling.

Former British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925.

Sterling silver, or articles made from this material.

Of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage.

Of, relating to, or made from sterling silver.

Of acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative.

Genuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence.

A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling.

alternative form of szterling

Source: wiktionary.org