Irish currency acceptable in UK?
10 April 2004, 09:59 PM
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Irish currency acceptable in UK?
Just wondered as somebody is buying my car tomorrow and only has Irish money.
Do I take it or wait for it to be changed after Easter?
Does it have the same value as our pounds?
Do I take it or wait for it to be changed after Easter?
Does it have the same value as our pounds?
10 April 2004, 10:03 PM
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By "Irish money" you mean the Euro, right? 
I wouldn't know a fake euro note if it sat in my lap eating jam sandwiches with "I'm a fake" written on it's t-shirt.
Er, I know... I'll get my coat!
I wouldn't know a fake euro note if it sat in my lap eating jam sandwiches with "I'm a fake" written on it's t-shirt.
Er, I know... I'll get my coat!
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10 April 2004, 10:18 PM
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Unless you know the person do not accept it.
If they are trying to give you punts I would call the police - they should be Euros, but even if they are you wont know how to spot fake notes and you will need to do an exact exchange rate conversion, then charge commission as you will be charged in your bank for changing the money.
If they are trying to give you punts I would call the police - they should be Euros, but even if they are you wont know how to spot fake notes and you will need to do an exact exchange rate conversion, then charge commission as you will be charged in your bank for changing the money.
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As already stated, punts are no longer legal tender. Ask them on the phone if they are paying in punts, and if so, why not ensure the cops are there when they arrive so that they can get done for fraud. Wouldn't want anyone else to be caught out by this!!
Suspect, however, that they are trying to pay in Euros. Nowt wrong with that in theory, but just more hassle for you. Best for them to pay the commission on exchanging into £ rather than you.....
Suspect, however, that they are trying to pay in Euros. Nowt wrong with that in theory, but just more hassle for you. Best for them to pay the commission on exchanging into £ rather than you.....
11 April 2004, 01:49 PM
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Maybe they mean Northern Irish pounds? The Northern Irish banks (e.g. Bank of Ulster) all issue their own notes. They're perfectly legal tender in England, in the same way as Scottish notes are.
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Northern Irish pounds may be legal tender but not every retailer accepts them. Same goes for Scottish Bank issued sterling. Would you know the difference between a genuine Ulster Bank note and a fake? I wouldn't. Who needs that risk and hassle? Walk away and if the buyer is genuine, he'll produce gold bars if you want them! Cash is king but make sure it's your kind of cash otherwise get out the Monopoly board!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by carl
Maybe they mean Northern Irish pounds? The Northern Irish banks (e.g. Bank of Ulster) all issue their own notes. They're perfectly legal tender in England, in the same way as Scottish notes are.
(And before anybody gets up in arms about this, I suggest you look up the definition of "legal tender".)
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"Scottish notes are not "legal tender" in England. They're not even "legal tender" in Scotland!"
And English notes aren't legal tender in Scotland ...
"Scottish bank notes are not legal tender in Scotland. English bank notes of denomination less than 5UKP were legal tender in Scotland under Currency and Bank Notes Act 1954. Now, with the removal of BoE 1UKP notes, only coins constitute legal tender in Scotland. English bank notes are only legal tender in England, Wales, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. In Scotland, 1 pound coins are legal tender to any amount, 20ps and 50ps are legal tender up to 10 pounds; 10p and 5ps to 5 pounds and 2p and 1p coins are legal tender to 20p (separately or in combination). 2 pounds coins and (if you can get hold of one) 5 pound coins are also legal tender to unlimited amounts, as are gold coins of the realm at face value (in Scotland at least)."
And English notes aren't legal tender in Scotland ...
"Scottish bank notes are not legal tender in Scotland. English bank notes of denomination less than 5UKP were legal tender in Scotland under Currency and Bank Notes Act 1954. Now, with the removal of BoE 1UKP notes, only coins constitute legal tender in Scotland. English bank notes are only legal tender in England, Wales, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. In Scotland, 1 pound coins are legal tender to any amount, 20ps and 50ps are legal tender up to 10 pounds; 10p and 5ps to 5 pounds and 2p and 1p coins are legal tender to 20p (separately or in combination). 2 pounds coins and (if you can get hold of one) 5 pound coins are also legal tender to unlimited amounts, as are gold coins of the realm at face value (in Scotland at least)."
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