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"Genuine Bank of England notes that have been withdrawn from circulation retain their face value for all time and can be exchanged at the Bank of England in London.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."
The Bank of England issued the last One Pound note in 1984, then withdrew and demonetised the One Pound note in 1988, after it was replaced by the One Pound coin in 1983.
The last British One Pound note was issued in 1984. The One Pound note ceased to be Legal Tender in 1988.
The Bank of England One Pound note was demonetised in 1988.
The pound sterling is a coin minted by the Royal Mint. One bank in Scotland issues a One Pound note.
There is probably a law against urinating on, or otherwise contaminating or befouling British currency, but as long as it is intact and is readily identifiable as a Ten Pound, you should be able to spend it.
British Pound denominations currently in circulation include - One Pound coin Two Pound coin Five Pound coin (legal tender and often found in circulation) Five Pound note Ten Pound note Twenty Pound note Fifty Pound note
The Forgery of the One Pound Note - 1916 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
The Bank of England One Pound note was last issued in 1984 and ceased to be legal tender in March 1988, after the introduction of the One Pound coin in 1983.
In the film "Titanic: The Untold Story," when Paddy tries to spend the one-pound note, he is met with confusion and skepticism, as the currency is not recognized by the ship's crew. The situation highlights the cultural and economic differences of the time, illustrating how the note serves as a symbol of Paddy's desperation to fit in. Ultimately, it emphasizes the themes of class struggle and the challenges faced by those of lower social standing aboard the ship.
Australia did have a One Hundred Pound note first issued in 1914 and again in 1924. They were withdrawn from circulation in 1945.
Take it to a shop and buy something.
The One Pound note was last issued in 1984 - and ceased to be legal tender in 1988. The pound coin replaced the £1 note in 1983.