Can I spend Gibraltar pounds in the UK?

Short answer

Gibraltar banknotes are generally not accepted in UK shops, even though they have the same value as UK pounds. Spend them before you leave or exchange them for Bank of England notes in Gibraltar.

Detailed answer

Shops in Gibraltar will often give change in Bank of England notes if you ask. Gibraltar coins are the same size and value as UK coins but are also not legal tender in the UK.

UK notes and coins are accepted everywhere in Gibraltar.