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Until they give it to the BoE it's just nicely printed paper, it's only when it's given to the BoE to put into circulation that it becomes money.
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Exactly...
The Bank of England Wizard Lords imbue it with their financial magic.
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Not a Wizard but a Witch...the Queen in fact, who promises to pay the bearer the correct sum..
...the Queen does this by licking each note as it leaves the bank.
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