Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Bring back the £1 note
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
The government should bring back the £1 note into circulation due to it being far easier too carry and transport polymer notes compared to metal coins.
Citizens can carry many more of the pound denomination in this way. Coins take up too much space within pockets and get lost very easily. With the introduction of polymer notes, the problem of 'short circulation time' is no longer an issue. Personally, my experience with coins has been one of heavy pockets and endless rummaging in bags, bring back the £1 note now!
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
19 Mar 2020
Closed
19 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.