Do Irish banks still accept punts?

Irish punt
Irish punt
The pound (Irish: punt) was the currency of the Republic of Ireland until 2002. Its ISO 4217 code was IEP, and the symbol was £ (or IR£ for distinction). The Irish pound was replaced by the euro on 1 January 1999. Euro currency did not begin circulation until the beginning of 2002.
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banknotes and coins were withdrawn in February 2002 but it is still possible for them to be exchanged for euro at the Central Bank. Some €700,000 worth of banknotes were exchanged so far in 2019 while in excess of €100,000 worth of old coins were exchanged for euro.
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Can I still exchange Irish punts?

You can apply to the Central Bank of Ireland to exchange old or damaged money. Through this service, you can exchange: IR£ pounds: Old or damaged Irish banknotes and coins.
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Are Irish punts worth anything?

The one pound (punt) coin was introduced in 1990. All other Irish pence coins were discontinued when the Irish euro coins were introduced in 2002. Today, Irish pence coins can still be exchanged for their equivalent value in euros at the Irish Central Bank. However, a select few are worth more than their face value.
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Are old Irish pound notes worth anything?

The value of old Irish banknotes could have at least doubled over the past three years. According to Mr Ian Whyte, director of Whyte's auctioneers in Marlborough Street, Dublin, the values of early 19th century Irish banknotes can range from around £50 up to £500-plus, with most of them fetching £100 to £300.
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Where can I exchange old sterling notes in Ireland?

Old sterling Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, Allied Irish Banks Limited and Allied Irish Banks p.l.c. banknotes can be exchanged for the equivalent face value in Bank of England banknotes, or other sterling banknotes of equivalent face value, in person at AIB branches in Northern Ireland, at no cost.
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Will banks still exchange old notes?

Take them to your bank

If you have old paper notes that are no longer in circulation, your bank may exchange these for you, for a limited time, however this is down to the banks' discretion.
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Do banks take old money?

The bank will simply take in your old notes and issue new ones. If you are exchanging a foreign currency for dollars, the bank should also provide a receipt that includes the exchange rate used and any fees.
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Where can I exchange Irish money?

Exchanging Irish banknotes and coin

You can call into the Central Bank or you can send Irish banknotes to the Central Bank by registered post. The Central Bank issues the value in euro by transfer to a bank account. Read about how to use the Central Bank's service to exchange old money.
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How much was an Irish punt worth?

A punt is worth €1.27. According to a Central Bank spokesman, that is made up of the equivalent of €224,389,631.19 in old Irish bank notes and €123,014,496.65 in coins.
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What Bank of Ireland notes are going out of circulation?

The paper £20 notes issued by Bank of Ireland (UK) plc, Northern Bank Limited (trades as Danske Bank), and National Westminster Bank plc (trades as Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland) will also be withdrawn after 30 September 2022, and retailers and the public are also being advised to spend or deposit these notes ahead ...
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What is the rarest Irish penny?

Valuable Irish Coins Number 1: 1943 Florin (2 Shilling)

Designed by Percy Metcalfe. Produced between the years 1939 -1943 at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill Site, London mint. In total 2,259,000 of these coins were minted.
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Where can I exchange old foreign currency?

Though there may be a small fee, your bank or credit union will almost always be the best place to exchange currency (and the cheapest). You may be able to order currency at a branch location or by phone or online to have it delivered to you, or to pick up at a branch.
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Do banks still take old 10 notes 2021?

Banks don't legally have to accept old paper notes and coins once they've been withdrawn from circulation. However, some may continue to allow you to swap them while others may let you deposit old notes and coins into your account.
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Can you exchange Irish pounds in England?

Go into any UK bank outside of N Ireland and they'll exchange yr NI notes for Uk standard currency. Most places accept northern Irish notes in the UK, or just ask people here for change in English notes if they have them. UK banks on the whole will only exchange NI notes for their customers.
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What does Provo mean in Ireland?

Definition of Provo

: a member of the extremist faction of the Irish Republican Army.
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Do UK banks accept Irish notes?

Banknotes issued by the authorised banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland are legal currency and can be accepted throughout the United Kingdom.
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Do banks do currency exchange?

Do banks do currency exchange? Yes. Many banks and credit unions exchange currency for their customers. It may cost a small fee, but it will likely be the best exchange rate you can get.
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Can you cash in old money?

Is there a limit on the age of banknote I can exchange. No, all Bank of England banknotes are worth their face value for all time, so you can exchange a banknote of any age.
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What should I do with old bills?

Just take it into your local bank and ask them to replace it. As long as you have at least half of the bill left, most banks will gladly exchange it for you.
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Can you still use old 20 notes 2021?

30 September 2022 is the last day you can use our paper £20 and £50 notes. Many banks will accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers.
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Is it illegal to shred money?

According to Title 18, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code, which sets out crimes related to coins and currency, anyone who “alters, defaces, mutilates, impairs, diminishes, falsifies, scales, or lightens” coins can face fines or prison time.
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