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davemorton

Savvybuyer wrote: »

I don't think so. Have you ever tried to get a London cabbie, for example, to take a Scottish note? (No, neither have I, but I have heard that they aren't accepted.) As I understand it, Scottish notes are not legal tender in either England (or Wales/N.I.) or Scotland but that they are generally accepted in Scotland.

Which is also a point about the only requirement for anything to function as 'money', is that of acceptance.

I see your 'joke', if it is that, re. "Stirling". Of course it is pounds sterling but Stirling is a place in Scotland.
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I can spend them in my pub okay

On a technical point, the notes issued by Scottish banks are legal currency and can be accepted throughout the United Kingdom.

fairclaire

Savvybuyer wrote: »

I don't think so. Have you ever tried to get a London cabbie, for example, to take a Scottish note? (No, neither have I, but I have heard that they aren't accepted.) As I understand it, Scottish notes are not legal tender in either England (or Wales/N.I.) or Scotland but that they are generally accepted in Scotland.

Which is also a point about the only requirement for anything to function as 'money', is that of acceptance.

I see your 'joke', if it is that, re. "Stirling". Of course it is pounds sterling but Stirling is a place in Scotland.
:rotfl::rotfl:

Scottish notes aren't legal tender. They are 'promissory' notes and can be exchanged at banks. I have had trouble spending them......in morrisons :mad::mad: of all places where an SA point blank refused to take them :mad:

Savvybuyer

fairclaire wrote: »

Maybe? but you are someone else I'd be friends with no matter what real friends can have differing opinions and still be fiends

ETA FRIENDS....I meant friends. We are none of us fiends

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You know - I was just about to highlight the "fiends" and put a big red cross.

You escaped again, escaped:D.

As regards the actual answer to your overall post, yes I knew and know that and I agree, and it's why I could post about your possible "inability" without causing offence, we all know that, so yes - friends!:kisses3:

Savvybuyer

davemorton wrote: »

I can spend them in my pub okay

On a technical point, the notes issued by Scottish banks are legal currency and can be accepted throughout the United Kingdom.

I don't think they are. Maybe I'm out of date on my law?:think: Citation/legal authority please someone (anyone!).

fairclaire wrote: »

Scottish notes aren't legal tender. They are 'promissory' notes and can be exchanged at banks. I have had trouble spending them......in morrisons :mad::mad: of all places where an SA point blank refused to take them :mad:

That's what I thought. Before the words "Currency Acts 1982 and 1983" popped into my mind:o:o (in order to support my proposition that they aren't legal tender, I suspect).

davemorton

fairclaire wrote: »

Scottish notes aren't legal tender. They are 'promissory' notes and can be exchanged at banks. I have had trouble spending them......in morrisons :mad::mad: of all places where an SA point blank refused to take them :mad:

It must just be that I dont live too far down south, as I have never experienced a problem spending them, or getting them in my change.

davemorton

Savvybuyer wrote: »

I don't think they are. Maybe I'm out of date on my law?:think: Citation/legal authority please someone (anyone!).



That's what I thought. Before the words "Currency Acts 1982 and 1983" popped into my mind:o:o (in order to support my proposition that they aren't legal tender, I suspect).

What is the legal position regarding Scottish and Northern Ireland banknotes?
Banknotes issued by the authorised banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland are legal currency and
can be accepted throughout the United Kingdom. They are authorised and approved by the UK
Parliament, a position that was established by legislation as long ago as 1845 and has
been reinforced more recently by Part 6 of the Banking Act 2009.

http://www.acbi.org.uk/media/sni_notes_factsheet_nov12_copy1.pdf

edit: you keep adding bits Savvy
No, no bank notes are legal tender in Scotland.

Savvybuyer

davemorton wrote: »

It must just be that I dont live too far down south, as I have never experienced a problem spending them, or getting them in my change.

Oh well, at least we have cleared the matter up and have got (I think) the factually correct position on here, being that they aren't legal tender.

Thanks for your posts dm - nothing against you;).

fairclaire

Savvybuyer wrote: »

I don't think they are. Maybe I'm out of date on my law?:think: Citation/legal authority please someone (anyone!).

I answered earlier. They aren't legal tender and never have been......ever! This country only recognises Bank of England notes as legal tender......who knows what will happen to Scottish banknotes? if it a YES tomorrow folks, go and empty your cash machines of shiny new notes. They might just become a rare commodity

davemorton

Savvybuyer wrote: »

Oh well, at least we have cleared the matter up and have got (I think) the factually correct position on here, being that they aren't legal tender.

Thanks for your posts dm - nothing against you;).

Never said they were legal tender, just that I had no problems spending them

ma-ri-ella

davemorton wrote: »

It must just be that I dont live too far down south, as I have never experienced a problem spending them, or getting them in my change.

ive had this problem in London where instead of taking my money they have given me stuff for free in cafes etc:rotfl: here take my note its all i have,no just have it for free we cant take that .Ive also had it in shops where they have checked a note with one of those money pens plus run it through those machines then asked the supervisor if they can take it ..