The term "fiscal allowance" in a Will

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I’m looking at a 2001 Will which states:

“I leave the balance up to the fiscal allowance granted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer prevailing at the time of my death to my children”.

For context, this is after some legacies and bequests.

Obviously the testator meant the nil rate band, but has anyone come across this wording before and is it likely to cause any issues at probate?

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Never come across anything like this but I’m not aware of the Probate Registry ever taking any interest in the substance of the will, provided it is formally valid and appoints the relevant executors.

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