Section 217(2)

“Backing assets” means assets of a kind specified by banknote regulations; and the regulations may, in particular, specify— banknotes issued by the Bank of England, current coins of the United Kingdom, and funds in a specified kind of account held with the Bank of England or with another specified institution or class of institution.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04