17(1)Stamp duty is not chargeable under this Schedule on F1... an instrument which relates to stock expressed—U.K.
(a)in a currency other than sterling, or
(b)in units of account defined by reference to more than one currency (whether or not including sterling).
F2...
(2)Where the stock to which the instrument relates consists of a loan for the repayment of which there is an option between sterling and one or more other currencies, sub-paragraph (1) applies if the option is exercisable only by the holder of the stock and does not apply in any other case.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 15 para. 17(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 25 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 11 para. 19(6)(a)
F2Words in Sch. 15 para. 17(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 25 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 11 para. 19(6)(b)