1 pounds 1965 — Scotland ( Pick: 325 )

Region: Europe

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Scotland in 1965. It is cataloged under Pick number 325.

The note features black and brown ink on a yellow underprint. It is made of paper and has dimensions of 150 x 71 mm.

The banknote is signed by W.R. Ballantyne and was printed by W. & A. K. Johnston & G. W. Bacon in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Scotland's currency during this period included various regional notes issued by different banks.

Specifications

Signed by: W.R. Ballantyne
Date of issue: 1965
Printing office: W. & A. K. Johnston & G. W. Bacon, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Paper: Paper
Colour: Black and brown on yellow underprint
Dimensions: 150 x 71 mm
Amount produced: 33%
Pick catalog: 325

About this banknote

The Royal Bank of Scotland issued this 1-pound note in 1965. This series was introduced to maintain the bank's competitive presence in banknote circulation in Scotland. The series reflects a continuation of traditional Scottish banknote design, issued under the management of W.R. Ballantyne.

The front side features a centrally placed vignette of a lion and crown, with allegorical figures on each side representing Scotland. The back side depicts architectural illustrations of the bank’s offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Printed by W. & A. K. Johnston & G. W. Bacon, this note showcases intricate detailing typical of the period's banknote design.