Banknote (proof), of Central Bank of Scotland

This one pound banknote is of the Central Bank of Scotland. It is a proof only and was never circulated. The spaces for the date and number have been left blank.

The top of the note is engraved with a view of Perth with a steamship on the River Tay in the foreground. The bottom of the note has a depiction of the Bank's head office.

The Central Bank of Scotland was established at Perth in 1834. It was purchased by the Bank of Scotland 34 years later.

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Online ID:	000-100-083-567-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.OIA 124
Date:	19th century
Material:	Paper
Dimensions:	148 mm x 122 mm
What:	Banknote
Subject:
Who:	Central Bank of Scotland (Issuer) W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh (Engraver)
Where:	Scotland, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	One-pound proof banknote on card, the Central Bank of Scotland, undated
References:	Douglas, J. Scottish Banknotes. London: Stanley Gibbons, 1975, pp 76-8
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