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1 Pound British Linen Bank
| Issuer | British Linen Bank |
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| Year | 1962-1967 |
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| Size | 150 × 71 mm |
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| Obverse description | Printed in blue and red over a fine guilloche underprint, the obverse carries the Royal Arms vignette at upper centre flanked by serial numbers on either side, with a classical seated female figure in a circular vignette at lower left and ornate rosette medallions at the corners. The bank title and promise-to-pay legend are set in bold letterpress across the centre, with the place of issue (Edinburgh) and date printed below the serial numbers. A facsimile signature of the General Manager appears at lower right. |
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| Obverse lettering | Incorporated by Royal Charter 1746 The British Linen Bank Promise to Pay on Demand to the Bearer One Pound Sterling By order of the Court of Directors General Manager |
| Reverse description | Printed entirely in blue-grey, the reverse is dominated by a central intaglio vignette of a classical female figure seated beside a sailing ship, enclosed within a circular frame bearing the motto DITAT. The composition is surrounded by an elaborate guilloche border with floral medallion corner ornaments and repeated numeral 1 devices throughout. The printer's imprint appears in the bottom margin. |
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