1 pounds 1941 — Scotland ( Pick: S815 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Scotland in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number S815.
The design of the banknote features colors of yellow-brown, dark brown, and gray-blue. The dimensions of the note are 155 x 87 mm, with the front side displaying signatures from Lord Elphinstone and J. Macfarlane. It was printed by George Waterston & Sons.
This banknote is made of paper. In 1941, Scotland was under British administration during World War II, impacting various aspects of daily life, including currency design and production.
The design of the banknote features colors of yellow-brown, dark brown, and gray-blue. The dimensions of the note are 155 x 87 mm, with the front side displaying signatures from Lord Elphinstone and J. Macfarlane. It was printed by George Waterston & Sons.
This banknote is made of paper. In 1941, Scotland was under British administration during World War II, impacting various aspects of daily life, including currency design and production.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Lord Elphinstone and J. Macfarlane
- Date of issue
- 1941-03-01
- Printing office
- George Waterston & Sons
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Yellow-brown, dark brown, and gray-blue
- Dimensions
- 155 x 87 mm
- Pick catalog
- S815
About this banknote
The National Bank of Scotland issued this one-pound note in 1941. This series was introduced during a period when the bank was operating independently under its royal charter, a practice common for Scottish banks at the time. The issuance responded to the continuing need for reliable local currency amidst wartime economic conditions.
The front side of the banknote features intricate engravings, including architectural vignettes and the bank's crest. The design prominently displays inscriptions in yellow-brown, dark brown, and gray-blue hues. The note measures 155 x 87 mm and features the signatures of Lord Elphinstone and J. Macfarlane. It was printed by George Waterston & Sons.
