1 pounds 1983 — Scotland ( Pick: 341 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Scotland in 1983. It is cataloged under Pick number 341. This note features a dark green color on a multicolor underprint and is printed on paper. The dimensions of the banknote are 134 x 67 mm, and it is signed by C. Winter.
The design of the banknote includes specific elements on the front side; however, details about the back side design are not specified. The catalog reference provides its identification among the documented banknotes.
The banknote was produced by the BWC printing office. The 1983 issuance reflects Scotland's currency practices during that timeframe.
The design of the banknote includes specific elements on the front side; however, details about the back side design are not specified. The catalog reference provides its identification among the documented banknotes.
The banknote was produced by the BWC printing office. The 1983 issuance reflects Scotland's currency practices during that timeframe.
Specifications
- Signed by
- C. Winter
- Date of issue
- 1 October 1983
- Printing office
- BWC
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 134 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 341
About this banknote
The Clydesdale Bank PLC issued this £1 banknote in 1983, marked by Pick number 341. This issuance followed the Bank's longstanding tradition of printing their own notes, affirming the historical practice of Scottish banks producing distinct currency. It maintained consistency in design elements and anti-counterfeit measures prevalent in the early 1980s.
The front side of the note features an engraving of Robert the Bruce, a prominent Scottish figure, with thistles featured alongside. The back side depicts a detailed scene of medieval soldiers in armor, highlighting historical imagery. This note was printed by the British banknote printer, Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company (BWC), using paper and dark green on multicolor underprint.
