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Published Date: 30 August 2008
I live in Bristol, where I was shopping recently and was offended by a sign in one shop that said Scottish money would not be accepted. Is this legal?

This may seem trivial to some, but not to me.

Janet Price,
Bristol


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  • Last Updated: 29 August 2008 8:06 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Daibhidh,

Edinburgh 30/08/2008 03:05:35
Em, thanks Janet...why not write to your English or local papers about this...they're the ones you need to get on-side!

(However, as a point of fact, they can refuse to accept it as it's not legal tender...however, it's hardly good old sporting English behaviour is it?!)
2

Stuart W,

30/08/2008 04:51:10
Well I don't think sterling notes issued by Northern Irish banks are welcomed with open arms here either.
3

Spoot,

Third rock pool on the left 30/08/2008 08:46:46
#1

Bank of England notes aren't legal tender, either - they are accepted by custom and practice, as Scottish banknotes are in most civilsed parts of the UK. The only legal tender throughout the UK is coin.
4

rpb,

30/08/2008 10:22:23
why has no politician, EVER, said that all corners of this island should accept all UK currency?
5

bill-alba,

fife 30/08/2008 10:33:52
Too many english £5 notes in scotland...refuse them in your change, even as in the majority of cases english shops accept scottish notes they would never give them to you in your change.

 

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