What does the cryptic crossword clue "Genuine curled ringlets (8)" mean?

The definition is "Genuine". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RINGLETS ("ringlets") [anagram: "curled"] = STERLING; definition: "Genuine" The answer is STERLING.

Genuine curled ringlets (8)

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