On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:55:16 +0100, wrote:

If the notes are from Scotland and bear the word sterling then they are
legal tender and I believe that retailers have to accept them.

They aren't, though for the purposes of retail it's irrelevant whether
they are or not, as the concept of legal tender refers only to payment
of a debt.

A retailer may choose to accept or not accept any method of payment
for any reason[1] he or she chooses, as no debt exists because the
goods aren't yours until paid for.

[1] Other than racism, sexism etc.

Neil

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