On Aug 12, 10:37*am, Paul Terry wrote:

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Mizter T writes

What I meant was that you have clearly outlined to everyone else on
the thread the whole situation w.r.t. 'legal tender', i.e. that it's a
very technical thing, and in day to day life it simply doesn't matter
most of the time - I was agreeing with you (or at least attempting to
do so!), and wondering what 'everyone else's' problem was, that's
all!

Ah, thanks! It seems to me that "legal tender" is up there with
"fine-toothed comb" as one of the great misunderstood phrases of the
English language.

Indeed. I try and avoid using phrases I don't properly understand, but
'legal tender' is one where I was aware of the complexities thereof
and so avoid using for that reason.

(I think sometimes it gets all confuddled with the Coinage Act 1971
rules which define legal tender vis-a-vis making payments with coins -
e.g. 20p and 50p coins can make a payment of up to £10 - but again,
when you're paying off your credit card bill or overdraft with bags of
coins the bank is only concerned about getting the money, though the
cashier might be a bit miffed about the queue forming behind you! [1])

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[1] That said, yes I know banks do have rules about how much coinage
they handle, but they're not going to start repossessing your home if
you can pay what's required, even if that is £50 in 50p's.