Answered2 years ago
Can I exchange old £20 notes featuring the Queen in Thailand?
Hi All, Anyone know if you can or tried exchanging 20 pound notes with the queen on or will they only accept new notes with the king on ?. I ask as someone I know is going soon and worried they wont be able to excange old notes. Thanks in advance.
Answer summary
The exchange of £20 notes featuring the late Queen is generally accepted in Thailand, as older notes are still considered legal tender. It is important for the notes to be in good condition, free from marks or tears, for successful exchange. While many commenters noted that old notes will continue to circulate alongside new ones, it is advisable to check with local exchange points about their policies and consider obtaining new notes before traveling if there are concerns.
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Bob **********
Always get the newest notes in the best condition before coming
Andy ********
Remember Scottish Bank Notes do not have to have the Kings head on but that of a fantacist...555
Manfred **********
She's of legal age, but beyond tender.
Also, better to travel soon or you might have to get used to yet another new set of pictures...
Also, better to travel soon or you might have to get used to yet another new set of pictures...
Kevin ******
It is legal tender.
Randy ******
TODAY WE CELEBRATE IN AMERICA GETTING RID OF THE KING…. SUGGEST YOU DO THE SAME!
Anton *******
@Randy *****
That’s why Sooooo Many US Citizens come to The UK for Our Culture, History and Our Monarchy as the USA has None…Randy ******
@Anton ******
food? Teeth fixing?
Brian ********
The only problem is if the £20 notes have any markings on them or corners cut off or tears on them
Rob **********
They are both still legal tender, money changers will take them as long as they are in good condition.
Michael *******
Wont be the head of a Scottish queen, that was removed a while back 🤔
Nigel *********
The UK has a queen so it will be notes with Queen's head on.
Geoffrey **********
@Nigel ********
Queen Elizabeth ll died on 8 September 2022.Nigel *********
To be fair, you could've broken that a bit more gently..
Ekkehard *******
@Nigel ********
Really?Nigel *********
@Ekkehard ******
yes, longest reigning monarch in the world. Keep up
Sean *****
@Nigel ********
are you for real if you’re from uk you should be ashamed
Spencer *******
OPAlso I am glad I was able to give 6 people a laugh ;)
Spencer *******
OPThanks all, thought that was the case but I know they are strict with how clean the notes are etc as ive had that issue hense the question. I will let her know, thanks again.
Graeme ******
@Spencer ******
I think we would all ne in trouble if they only accepted the very new notes with the kings head on!!! I haven't seen one yet in the UK? It's more likely the thai exchange booths won't have seen the new ones yet either 😄
Jonathin *******
I don’t understand. If “someone” is worried, why not just get new notes at a bank before coming?
Mike *******
Bloody hell. If your friend is worrying about that, I hope they don’t read the first page inside their passport! (“Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State requests and requires in the name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary.”)
Gerald ******
Think their talking about English pounds, old notes bearing the now dead queen's head versed new notes with 🤴 👑 charles bust
Paul ******
@Gerald *****
That's what i thought
Michael ********
Just make sure the notes are in good clean condition, no writing on them etc
Steven ***************
Don't overthink it.. its still legal tender.
Declan **********
It will be announced like every other time a note/coin that has been removed from circulation. They will slowly remove old notes until there is only so many in circulation and then announce that you have until X date to exchange/use the old note/coin.
Graham ******
Thailand still uses notes with both the old and new Thai Kings on so ours will be ok for quite a few years yet
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