Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12)

Part VII Other property, businesses, investments etc.

Miscellaneous reliefs and exemptions

269 Foreign currency for personal expenditure

A gain shall not be a chargeable gain if accruing on the disposal by an individual of currency of any description acquired by him for the personal expenditure outside the United Kingdom of himself or his family or dependants (including expenditure on the provision or maintenance of any residence outside the United Kingdom).