Explanatory Notes

Banking Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 1

12 February 2009

Commentary on Sections

Part 6: Banknotes: Scotland And Northern Ireland

Authorisation to issue

Section 213: Saving for existing issuers

465.This section ensures that authorised banks may still continue to issue banknotes, provided that they meet the requirements set out in this Part. No other banks may start issuing banknotes in Scotland or Northern Ireland. Authorised banks may issue banknotes only in the part of the United Kingdom in which they were authorised to do so before commencement of this Act as enacted.