5 pounds 1950 — Scotland ( Pick: S817 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Scotland in 1950. It is cataloged under Pick number S817.
The note features a color scheme of blue and cream and is printed on paper. The printing office for this banknote is Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom.
Waterlow & Sons Limited operated from 1810 to 1961.
The note features a color scheme of blue and cream and is printed on paper. The printing office for this banknote is Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom.
Waterlow & Sons Limited operated from 1810 to 1961.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1950-1954
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- S817
About this banknote
The Royal Bank of Scotland issued this £5 banknote in 1950. During this time, the bank was revitalizing its currency offerings post-World War II, adhering to the economic conditions of the era. This note was part of the regular issuance aimed at maintaining stable currency flow in Scotland.
The front side of the banknote features intricate design elements with a central motif of the Royal Bank of Scotland's coat of arms, including a unicorn and crowned shield. Manufactured by Waterlow & Sons Limited, this paper note represents a typical production style of the time. The note, identified as Pick S817, showcases the traditional blue and cream color palette.
