The Bank of England advises that -
Some banks, building societies, and Post Offices may still accept the most recent of the notes withdrawn from circulation for deposit to customer accounts or exchange for current series notes. However, agreeing to exchange these notes is at the discretion of the individual institution.
All Bank of England notes from which legal tender status has been withdrawn remain payable at face value forever at the Bank of England in London. Any such notes may be presented for payment either in person during business hours, or sent to us by post.
No. The Bank of England One Pound note ceased to be legal tender in 1988.
On the bright side, the Bank of England website advises -
"Genuine Bank of England notes that have been withdrawn from circulation retain their face value for all time and can be exchanged at the Bank of England in London. There is no fee for this service."
No. All Bank of England One Pound notes have been withdrawn and ceased to be legal tender in 1988.
The Bank of England at its website advises -
All Bank of England notes from which legal tender status has been withdrawn remain payable at face value forever at the Bank of England in London. Any such notes may be presented for payment either in person during business hours, or sent to us by post.
The Bank of England Series E Ten Pound note featuring Charles Dickens was last issued in October, 2000, and ceased to be legal tender on the 31st of July, 2003.
The Bank of England advises that -
Some banks, building societies, and Post Offices may still accept the most recent of the notes withdrawn from circulation for deposit to customer accounts or exchange for current series notes. However, agreeing to exchange these notes is at the discretion of the individual institution.
All Bank of England notes from which legal tender status has been withdrawn remain payable at face value forever at the Bank of England in London. Any such notes may be presented for payment either in person during business hours, or sent to us by post.
Damaged or worn out notes and notes that are withdrawn from circulation are returned to the Bank of England for destruction.
The Bank of England advises that withdrawn Bank of England banknotes retain their value for all time and can be exchanged at the Bank of England for current banknotes of an equivalent value.See the link below.
Assuming that you refer to withdrawn Bank of England banknotes, the Bank of England has a stated policy that its banknotes retain their value for all time. You can return them to the Bank of England in exchange for current banknotes of the same value. If the banknotes are potentially collectible and in good condition, you could advertise them for sale on eBay or, take them to a coin dealer for a valuation and possible sale.
Go to the bank of England website (www.bankofengland.co.uk) and look under the section 'withdrawn banknotes'. Simon Holmes
The UK consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The Bank of England is the sole issuing authority for banknotes in England and Wales. Scottish banknotes may be issued by the Bank of Scotland, the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Clydesdale Bank. Four Northern Ireland banks practice their right to issue banknotes, being the Bank of Ireland, the First Trust Bank, the Northern Bank and the Ulster Bank. The banknotes of all Northern Ireland and Scottish banks are backed by the Bank of England.
The Bank of England is the central agency for the production of British banknotes. Bank of England banknotes are the only legal tender notes that are accepted in England and Wales. By mutual agreement between the banks, the banknotes of Scotland and Northern Ireland are treated as legal tender in England and Wales although they do not have the status of legal tender.
The Bank of England has the sole responsibility for issuing English banknotes.
De La Rue PLC print all English banknotes under licence from the Bank of England.
No, the Bank of England issues banknotes. The Royal Mint produces coins.
The Bank of England does not publicise that sort of information.
Bank of England banknotes currently in circulation include the 5, 10, 20 and 50 Pound notes. See the link below for images of current Bank of England banknotes.
The short answer is no. The Elgar Twenty Pound note was withdrawn from circulation on 30-June-2010 and the grace period has long since expired. The Bank of England will always honour withdrawn banknotes. See the link below for instructions.