The value of the pound has fallen dramatically as it emerged that the UK had voted to leave the EU. At one stage it hit $1.3305, a fall of more than 10%, and a low not seen since 1985. Before the results started to come in, the pound had risen as high as $1.50, as traders bet on a Remain victory.
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