Since 1921 the Bank has enjoyed a complete monopoly over the issue of banknotes and coins in England and Wales. 自一九二一年以来,该银行完全独占了英格兰和威尔士的银行券和硬币的发行。
Bank notes were pieces of paper that promise to pay the bearer a specific amount in gold when presented to the issuing bank for redemption. 银行券当持有者向发行行提交以请求偿还的时候,承诺支付持有者一定数量黄金的纸。