10 Nov 12
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Originally posted by iamatiger
Yep, you can use Scottish banknotes in a lot of English shops too. The thing is, an English shop can refuse to sell something advertised for sale if offered Scottish banknotes, but cannot refuse to sell if given English banknotes.
11 Nov 12
Originally posted by wolfgang59I see now
The interesting thing is that Scottish bank
notes are not legal tender in Scotland!
I wondered why this post was in the "posers and puzzles" forum.
The answer is in the term "legal tender"
Substitute the word "currency" for "tender" and the problem is solved.
The term legal tender actually means the exact amount must be "tendered" so no "change" can be given!!
11 Nov 12
Originally posted by vendaMost countries have limits on coinage so that large bills cannot be paid in coin.
I see now
I wondered why this post was in the "posers and puzzles" forum.
The answer is in the term "legal tender"
Substitute the word "currency" for "tender" and the problem is solved.
The term legal tender actually means the exact amount must be "tendered" so no "change" can be given!!
Scotland is unique (I think) in that the onlylegal tender is coin.
In other words anyone in Scotland can refuse payment in notes!
Originally posted by wolfgang59Northern Ireland too I would think, explained as well as possible I think here
Most countries have limits on coinage so that large bills cannot be paid in coin.
Scotland is unique (I think) in that the [b]onlylegal tender is coin.
In other words anyone in Scotland can refuse payment in notes![/b]
http://www.royalmint.com/aboutus/policies-and-guidelines/legal-tender-guidelines
Maybe best to start saving £1 and £2 coins to settle UK debts in court just to be on the safe side.
I think shops are not obliged to sell you things in any currency. It is just considered to be rather a bad business model outside of Royston Vasey.