I got rid of a Scottish 20 in a chip shop in Redhill, Surrey once.
Never had one refused, personally. Mind you I wouldn't expect most places to take a £100 note even if it were an English one. A fifty is pushing it.
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Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Mon 28 Nov 2011, 16:14,
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I've never had a Scottish note refused either
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Griffin Saver Something, something, 2006, something.,
Mon 28 Nov 2011, 16:22,
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The highest English note is a £50 note...
And they are bastards to spend anyway!
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tim1701 I have no board signature!!!!!,
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