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Can you use Bank of Scotland notes in Northern Ireland?
Scottish notes are acceptable within the UK
Are Scottish bank notes legal tender?
NO they are not legal tender in Scotland or anywhere else so no to England as well. In fact Scotland has no such thing as legal tender, however Bank of England notes are legal tender in England only
What kind of money do they use in Scotland?
The Pound Sterling - the same as the rest of the UK. However, there is a slight difference. Scottish Banks have the right to issue there own banknotes (in pounds sterling). Bank of England notes are widely accepted in Scotland but some places in England, particularly very small traders, may be unwilling to accept Scottish notes because they don't often see them and are unsure if they are genuine.
Does northern Ireland use the pound?
yes - the UK pound sterling - NI banks produce their own banknotes which can only be used in NI. Bank of England and Scottish notes are also used
Are Bank of England notes accepted in Scotland?
The Bank of England advises that Bank of England bank notes are only legal tender in England and Wales. Bank of England bank notes "might" be accepted in Scotland or Northern Ireland, but there is no obligation on any Scottish or Northern Ireland trader or bank to accept them.
Only Scot to be on an English bank note?
An image of Scottish economist Adam Smith is on the back of current Bank of England £20 notes.
What is shown on Scotland's bank notes and what is its significance?
Scotland has three banks which issues notes. The Royal Bank of Scotland's notes feature Scottish castles, The Bank of Scotland's notes feature Scottish bridges and the Clydesdale bank notes feature famous Scots and Scottish World Heritage sites.
Which Scottish regions border England?
The two Scottish regions that border England are 'Borders' and 'Dumfries & Galloway'.
When did the pound note go out of service?
The pound note was officially withdrawn from circulation in England and Wales on 11 January 1988. This marked the end of the use of paper £1 notes, which were replaced by the £1 coin. However, Scottish and Northern Irish banks continued to issue their own banknotes, including £1 notes, for some time after.
Is a twenty pound Scottish note legal tender in England?
Yes all Scottish notes are legal tender throughout the UK, that is in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Actually no. Scottish and Northern Irish notes may be used in any part of the UK and as they are marked Sterling, most shops will accept them. They are not legal tender however. Legal tender is a misunderstood term and does not refer to whether money is currency that can be used. Scottish and Northern Irish sterling notes are not legal tender in any part of the UK. No banknote is legal tender in Scotland or N. Ireland in fact! This money is issued by retail banks and is classed as a promissory note not Legal Tender. The expression Legal Tender is to do with debt payment laws and refers to a form of payment that is legally always acceptable. In England and Wales the only legal tender is money issued by the Bank of England and no note is Legal Tender in Scotland or Northern Ireland including their own notes. There is quite a good discussion of this on the Royal Mint banknote site.
How can you get a Scottish 100 pound note?
To obtain a Scottish £100 note, you can visit Scotland and withdraw cash from an ATM that dispenses Scottish banknotes, or you can exchange UK banknotes at banks or currency exchange services in Scotland. Some banks, like the Bank of Scotland, Clydesdale Bank, and Royal Bank of Scotland, issue these notes. Additionally, you might find Scottish £100 notes at some retail stores or use them in transactions while in Scotland. Keep in mind that outside of Scotland, these notes are less commonly accepted.
Is the value of the pound the same in Scotland and Ireland as in England?
The value of the pound is the same in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland although notes issued by Scottish and Northern Ireland banks aren't widely accepted by shops in England and Wales. The Republic of Ireland uses the Euro.
