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Banknote (back), One pound, issued by Commercial Bank of Scotland

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Postcard of Banknote (back), One pound, issued by Commercial Bank of Scotland.
000-190-000-852-C
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Banknote (back), One pound, issued by Commercial Bank of Scotland

This is the back of a one pound banknote issued by the Commercial Bank of Scotland on 1 October 1849. The note was printed using steel plates engraved by W H Lizars of Edinburgh.

The back has an elaborate engraving surrounding the black and red printed revenue stamp.

Established in 1810, the Commercial Bank of Scotland became one of the largest banks in Scotland and was renowned for producing notes of great artistic merit. It eventually became part of the Royal Bank group.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-852-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.OIA 87
Date: 1 October 1849
1849
Material: Paper
Dimensions: 158 mm x 117 mm
What: Banknote
Subject:
Who: Commercial Bank of Scotland (Maker)
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Description: One-pound banknote, Commercial Bank of Scotland, 1 October 1849
References:
  • Douglas, J. Scottish Banknotes. London: Stanley Gibbons, 1975, p 100. 
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