Tender girl sent off behind institution caring for dogs (5,8)

I believe the answer is:

pound sterling

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'tender' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for pound sterling that I've seen before include "UK currency" , "Tender" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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