Last Friday's student question on bank notes has been definitively answered
by Roy Davies, as given below. 

My thanks to him.

Adam

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-----Original Message-----
From:	Roy Davies [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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Sent:	26 May 2000 15:41
To:	Adam Edwards
Cc:	[log in to unmask]
Subject:	Re: Copyright of bank notes

This question is answered on the Bank of England website. 
See the page "Guidelines for Reproducing Bank of England 
Notes in Advertisements and Illustrations"
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/repoguide.htm
<http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/repoguide.htm> 
I quote the first paragraph from that page below.
"The Bank restricts reproductions of its notes because it needs to ensure
that reproductions cannot be used to defraud the public. The bank is also
concerned about the context in which its notes are reproduced, especially if
the Queen's portrait is distorted or shown in offensive surroundings. The
reproduction of notes requires the prior consent of the Bank in writing by
reason of Section 18(1) of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981. The Bank
also owns the copyright in its notes."
There is a lot more information about whom to contact for permission,
conditions under which they might allow reproduction etc. at the
above-mentioned page.
Roy Davies
History of Money from Ancient Times to the Present Day 
http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/llyfr.html
<http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/llyfr.html> 
On Fri, 26 May 2000 14:26:52 +0100 Adam Edwards <[log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote:
> A student here is wanting to make prop bank notes.  He wanted to simply
copy
> a few £5.00 notes.
> 
> We are sure this is not legal as it could be seen as forgery and advised
him
> to design his own.
> 
> Curiosity leads us to seek what the legal position is.  
> 
> Advice is most welcome,
> 
> Many thanks
> 
> Adam
> 
> J. Adam Edwards
> Head of Learning and Information Services
> And Convenor - UK Libraries Plus
> Central School of Speech and Drama
> Embassy Theatre
> 64 Eton Ave
> LONDON
> NW3 3HY
> 
> Tel:	020 7559 3995
> Fax:	020 7722 4132
> Email:	[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
<mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > 
> Internet:	http://www.cssd.ac.uk <http://www.cssd.ac.uk>
<http://www.cssd.ac.uk <http://www.cssd.ac.uk> > 
> UK Libraries Plus	http://www.lisa.sbu.ac.uk/uklibrariesplus
<http://www.lisa.sbu.ac.uk/uklibrariesplus> 
> <http://www.lisa.sbu.ac.uk/uklibrariesplus
<http://www.lisa.sbu.ac.uk/uklibrariesplus> > 
> 
> 
>

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Roy Davies
University of Exeter


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