What is the meaning of Sterling?

The currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.

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.

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

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.

Alternative form of szterling

Source: wiktionary.org