5 pounds 1988 — Scotland ( Pick: 347 )

Region: Europe

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Scotland in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 347. The note features a blue and brown color scheme and measures 146 x 78 mm. It is signed by R.M. Maiden and produced by the printing office De La Rue.

Further details include its paper composition. The specific design elements on the front and back of the note are not detailed.

The 5-pound denomination aligns with the continued use of paper notes in Scotland during the late 1980s.

Specifications

Signed by: R.M. Maiden
Date of issue: 22 June 1988
Printing office: De La Rue
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue and brown
Dimensions: 146 x 78 mm
Pick catalog: 347

About this banknote

The Royal Bank of Scotland issued this £5 note in 1988. The series was printed by De La Rue, a renowned security printer known for producing banknotes for countries worldwide. This note is from a series introduced during a period of design updates to include enhanced security features and aesthetic elements.

The front side of the note features a portrait of a historical figure, identified as "Lord Ilay," the first governor of the bank. The reverse side displays an illustration of Culzean Castle, a well-known landmark in Scotland. The banknote measures 146 x 78 mm, printed on paper, and is signed by R.M. Maiden.