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

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

The back of the note has a design featuring the bank's symbol, the seated figure of Pallas.

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:	000-190-001-136-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.OIB 34
Date:	3 August 1916
Material:	Paper
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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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