Decimal Currency Act, 1969
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Provisions in relation to coins of fifty new pence. |
9.—(1) Coins having a denomination of fifty new pence may be issued before the 15th day of February, 1971, and shall, before that date— | |
(a) be deemed to be current coins and to have a denomination of ten shillings, and | ||
(b) be legal tender for the payment of an amount not exceeding ten pounds but for no greater amount. | ||
(2) Upon the issue under this Act of coins having a denomination of fifty new pence, the Central Bank shall cease to issue under section 45 (1) of the Currency Act, 1927 , legal tender notes having a denomination of ten shillings. |