Scotland 1 Pound Sterling 6.5.1965 (Bank of Scotland) (A/L 0281961) (lt. circulated) XF

1 Pound Sterling 6.5.1965 (Bank of Scotland) (Front: Bank seal ("medallion") depicting seated Athena (Pallas), the goddess of wisdom, of household arts and crafts. Back: Coin emblem depicting sailing ship in full sail**, taken from the Coat of Arms of the Union Bank of Scotland, surmounted by the Latin motto "Tanto Uberior" and the blazon shield bearing the saltire cross and gold bezants, which form part of Bank of Scotland's Coat of Arms, granted in 1701, surrounded by thistle plants. Watermark: Yes, throughout. Security thread: None. Predominant colours: Light brown and pale blue. Artist: N/a. Signatures: Steven Bilsland (Governor of the Bank of Scotland, 1957–1966); William Watson (Treasurer of the Bank of Scotland, 1952–1966). Issuer: Bank of Scotland. Date of issue: 6th May 1965. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: G. Waterston & Sons, Limited, Scotland, United Kingdom (GWS)) (Serial # A/L 0281961) (lightly circulated) XF

**/ Originally the motif of the Ship Bank (Glasgow), which merged with the Union Bank of Scotland, which was then absorbed by Bank of Scotland in 1955.

Dimensions: 152 x 72 mm

Catalogue Number: P-102b (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications)

Grade/condition: Extremely Fine (XF) (lightly circulated, lightly used) GRADING INFO

Texts: Bank of Scotland. The Governor & Company of the Bank of Scotland Promise to Pay here to the Bearer on Demand One Pound Sterling. Edinburgh, 6th May 1965. Constituted by Act of Parliament 1695. Tanto Uberior.