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1 Pound Sterling
| Issuer | British Linen Company |
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| Year | 1863-1870 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is executed in blue-grey intaglio engraving on white paper, with three large guilloche medallions arranged vertically along the left margin. To the upper right, a central vignette carries the Royal Arms of Scotland flanked by a lion and unicorn, surmounted by a crown, with a ribbon bearing the bank's motto below; flanking circular guilloche panels bearing the numeral "1" appear at upper left and upper right of this group. A seated allegorical female figure is contained within the central left medallion. The date "Edinburgh, 1st Jany 1866" is inscribed in manuscript above the issuer's name in bold script lettering, followed by the promise-to-pay text in letterpress, the denomination "One Pound" in ornate script, and the authorisation line "By order of the Court of Directors" within a decorative border. |
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| Obverse lettering | Incorporated by Royal Charter 1746 EDINBURGH 1st Jany 1866 The British Linen Company PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND TO WILLIAM SPENCE OR BEARER One Pound STERLING By order of the Court of Directors Manager Accot |
| Reverse description | The reverse is essentially unprinted, presenting a plain white paper surface with faint show-through of the obverse intaglio impression visible in mirror image, consistent with printing practice for Scottish provincial banknotes of this period. No design elements, vignettes, or deliberate printed text appear on this side. |
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