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Why "was" not "were" in "Nearly £20 was taken from my bank account"

I've always said "$100 were taken" not "$100 was taken" because I thought $100 is plural. Could you explain why "was" not "were"? Any other helpful notes about the issue would be appreciated.

Nearly £20 was taken from my bank account