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Old Bank Notes
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theshoefairy
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I have discovered a few old Five and Ten pound notes. Does anyone know if I can still exchange these at banks?
Many thanks
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If you go to your bank they will do it for you, that's what I did with mine0
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Thank you, Was there a cut off point at any time or are they definitely still doing it? I have looked online but haven't been able to find anything.0
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Old fives are no longer legal tender as of last May, so you're relying on a bank's goodwill to change these. Some may accept while others refuse, and you may also get some cashiers that decline and some that accept within the same bank.
Old tens remain legal tender until 1 March, so all banks and shops will take these until at least that date. Most if not all banks will then give a grace period, but the length varies.
If you have no luck with the withdrawn notes, the Bank of England will exchange them at any time. See here: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/exchanging-old-banknotes0 -
I found an old £1 note but the Co-op bank wouldn't take it, even as a donation to charity. (I didn't expect a personal payment).0
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Blimey- where was that lurking???I found an old £1 note but the Co-op bank wouldn't take it, even as a donation to charity. (I didn't expect a personal payment).
The phrase purse and moths comes to mind......
When did £1 notes go?- a while ago I'm thinking....;)
However a charity shop such as Oxfam would be pleased to get it I'm sure (or any other charity shop that accepts foreign / old currency.)Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
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Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
2025 3dduvets0 -
Katiehound wrote: »When did £1 notes go?- a while ago I'm thinking....;)
£1 coins were introduced spring or summer of 1983.
About a year later, £1 notes stopped being legal tender.0 -
bengal-stripe wrote: ȣ1 coins were introduced spring or summer of 1983.
About a year later, £1 notes stopped being legal tender.
Didn't realise it was that long ago.......certainly collector's piece now then! (in fact if not antique then vintage!)Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
2025 3dduvets0 -
I'd have given you a pound for it.:rotfl:I found an old £1 note but the Co-op bank wouldn't take it, even as a donation to charity. (I didn't expect a personal payment).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/old-one-pound-noteI came into this world with nothing and I've got most of it left.0
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