23 Dec 05
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are these valid outside of Scotland? i was always under the impression that they were, but upon reading wikipedia* i discovered that they, apparently, are not. however, wikipedia is not exactly the last authority on anything (although it can be rather useful for helping you to study for exams on quantum phenomena...). does anyone know the *truth*, if, indeed, it exists...?
*i wasn't looking up scotland on wikipedia...don't be silly, what were you thinking? that i have exams to study for? meh!
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by geniuslegal tender in England.
are these valid outside of Scotland? i was always under the impression that they were, but upon reading wikipedia i discovered that they, apparently, are not. however, wikipedia is not exactly the last authority on anything (although it can be rather useful for helping you to study for exams on quantum phenomena...). does anyone know the *truth*, if, indeed, it exists...?
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by dottewelli dont have a problem with them on the south coast. and I work for the Inland Revenue.
...anywhere south of Carlisle and shopkeepers sometimes stare at the note for several minutes, as if it were a piece of moon rock. Don't think they are legally obliged to accept them.
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by geniusIts because of the piece of string attached to them, used by the jocks to pull it back out of the till after paying😉
are these valid outside of Scotland? i was always under the impression that they were, but upon reading wikipedia* i discovered that they, apparently, are not. however, wikipedia is not exactly the last authority on anything (although it can be rather useful for helping you to study for exams on quantum phenomena...). does anyone know the *truth*, if, indeed, ...[text shortened]... and on wikipedia...don't be silly, what were you thinking? that i have exams to study for? meh!
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by geniusAre Scottish Pounds worth the same as English Pounds? If so, that puts them as being worth 1.74 U.S. dollars by the most recent exchange rate. I'll give you U.S. $2.50 for uncirculated Scottish 1 Pound banknotes.
are these valid outside of Scotland? i was always under the impression that they were, but upon reading wikipedia* i discovered that they, apparently, are not. however, wikipedia is not exactly the last authority on anything (although it can be rather useful for helping you to study for exams on quantum phenomena...). does anyone know the *truth*, if, indeed, ...[text shortened]... and on wikipedia...don't be silly, what were you thinking? that i have exams to study for? meh!
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by rwingetti've got some circulated ones if you want? and some *rare* (according to e-bay) £5 notes with a picture of old tom morris on them?
Are Scottish Pounds worth the same as English Pounds? If so, that puts them as being worth 1.74 U.S. dollars by the most recent exchange rate. I'll give you U.S. $2.50 for uncirculated Scottish 1 Pound banknotes.