One-pound banknote

This banknote for one pound sterling was issued by the Ship Bank. It is dated 2 June 1759. It is signed by Alexander Morson, Cashier, Colin Dunlop and Alexander Houston. The banknote is printed on one side only.

One-pound banknote, Carrick, Brown and Co., Ship Bank, Glasgow, 2 June 1759, Option Clause example

Founded by prosperous Glasgow tobacco merchants in 1750, the Ship Bank took its name from the sailing ship featured on its notes. It became one of the more famous 'old' banks of Scotland. In 1836 it merged with the Glasgow Bank Company.

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Online ID:	000-100-045-622-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 57
Date:	1759 2 June 1759
Material:	Paper
Dimensions:	150 mm x 138 mm
What:	Banknote
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Who:	Carrick, Brown and Co., Ship Bank, Glasgow (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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