Banknote (front), One pound, issued by British Linen Bank

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This banknote for one pound sterling was issued by the British Linen Bank. It is dated 3 August 1916.

The front of the note features the bank's arms, superimposed with a red sunburst. The use of a second colour in printing notes made forgery more difficult.

The British Linen Company started issuing notes in 1747 and by 1800 was one of the three most important banks in Scotland. It merged with the Bank of Scotland in 1970.

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• Online ID: 000-100-045-636-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OIB 34
• Date: 3 August 1916
  
• Material: Paper
  Banknote
  
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• What: Banknote
  
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• Who: British Linen Bank (Maker)
  
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• Description: One-pound banknote, British Linen Bank, 3 August 1916
  
• References:
  • Douglas, J. Scottish Banknotes. D.47 London: Stanley Gibbons, 1975 
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