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Currency and Bank Notes Act 1928
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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The Currency and Bank Notes Act 1928 (18 & 19 Geo. 5. c. 13) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom relating to banknotes. Among other things, it makes it a criminal offence to deface a banknote.[1]
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Long titleAn Act to amend the law relating to the issue of bank notes by the Bank of England and by banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and to provide for the transfer to the Bank of England of the currency notes issue and of the assets appropriated for the redemption thereof, and to make certain provisions with respect to gold reserves and otherwise in connection with the matters aforesaid and to prevent the defacement of bank notes.
Citation18 & 19 Geo. 5. c. 13
Territorial extentUnited Kingdom
Royal assent2 July 1928
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| Long title | An Act to amend the law relating to the issue of bank notes by the Bank of England and by banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and to provide for the transfer to the Bank of England of the currency notes issue and of the assets appropriated for the redemption thereof, and to make certain provisions with respect to gold reserves and otherwise in connection with the matters aforesaid and to prevent the defacement of bank notes. |
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| Citation | 18 & 19 Geo. 5. c. 13 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
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| Royal assent | 2 July 1928 |
| Commencement | [date missing][b] |
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| Repeals/revokes | Currency and Bank Notes (Amendment) Act 1914 |
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Status: Partially repealed | |
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| Text of the Currency and Bank Notes Act 1928 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
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