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Yes British India silver currency was unlimited legal tender in British India territory and in those states which enjoyed independent flag freedom like alwar, bikaner etc. during British rule, British India rupee was made a unlimited legal tender in 1834 after implementation of currency act. Prior to 1834 when presidencies Bombay, Calcutta & Madras were entrusted with the job of minting rupee's the Indian rupee was not a legal tender.
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Why are British coins different from other coins?
British coins are different from all other coins because they are British coins. The coins of all countries need to be different so that we can tell them apart. What is legal tender in one country, is not legal tender in another country.
Are two pound jersey coins Queen Elizabeth 1981 Royal Wedding coins legal tender?
Jersey currency is "legal tender" only in Jersey, but may be regarded as "acceptable tender" in Britain. If you refer to the 1981 British Crown (Royal Wedding), yes, they are legal tender anywhere British currency is accepted as legal tender.
Can you spend old British coins?
Most likely no. Most British predecimal coins are no longer legal tender. The predecimal Crown was never demonetised and is still legal tender. The decimal Halfpenny, the larger pre-1990 5 Pence, the larger pre-1991 10 Pence and the larger pre-1997 50 Pence have all been demonetised and are no longer legal tender. The Commemorative 25 Pence and Five Pound (Crown) coins are legal tender, but not intended to be circulated. All other British decimal coins should be all right to spend.
What is the maximum British 20 Pence coins that can be used in a single transaction?
British 20 Pence coins are legal tender in amounts up to £10 GBP.
Is a 20 pence coin Ballivie Insvle Degernere legal tender?
Coins with the inscription "Ballivie Insvle Degernere" are from the Guernsey. Guernsey currency is only legal tender in Guernsey. British currency is legal tender in Guernsey.
What is the maximum legal tender of 50 Pence pieces?
Current policy on British coins as legal tender is - 20 pence pieces, 25 pence coins and 50 pence pieces are legal tender in amounts up to 10 pounds; 5 pence pieces and 10 pence pieces are legal tender in amounts up to 5 pounds; 1 penny pieces and 2 pence pieces are legal tender in amounts up to 20 pence.
Are coins and checks legal tender?
coins are legal tenderpersonal checks, credit cards, and similar non-cash methods of payment are not usually legal tender
What others coins can you use?
Any coins that are legal tender.
Are postage stamps legal tender in the uk?
No - only coins and notes of the realm are legal tender.
Is it possible to use Jersey coins in Great Britain?
No. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown Dependancy. Jersey currency is not Legal Tender in Great Britain, however, British businesses can accept the Jersey currency if they wish. British, Guernsey and Scottish currency is Legal Tender in Jersey.
Can you buy something with danBury mint coins?
The coins are not legal tender
Can you use your new pence coin in Canada?
No. The "New Pence" coins are British, Canada has their own currency. The British 5, 10 and 50 "New Pence" coins are no longer legal tender in Britain.
