title: How do you replace a pound (currency) sign in javascript?
body: <p>I'm trying to remove a pound sign (£) from a string using javascript. I'm trying to do it using</p>
  
  <pre><code>str = str.replace(/\£/g, "");
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>However, it is not removing the sign.</p>
  
  <p>The value of str is being fetched from a span (and the correct value is being fetched). This span has been previously set using javascript, with it being encoded in the string as </p>
  
  <pre><code>&amp;pound;
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Any ideas on the best way to remove the pound sign?</p>