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10 Pounds Sterling
| Issuer | Union Bank of Scotland |
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| Year | 1848-1862 |
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| Value | 10 Pounds Sterling |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is executed in fine intaglio engraving and carries the issuer's title 'The Union Bank of Scotland' in bold letterpress across the centre. A central vignette above the text panel shows an equestrian statue set before a classical building, flanked left and right by seated allegorical female figures within ornate frames bearing the denomination 'TEN'. The left border carries a vertical column of circular medallions with the names of the bank's predecessor constituent firms, while the promise to pay text reads 'Promise to pay the Bearer on demand TEN POUNDS Sterling at their Office here, Glasgow' followed by signature lines for the Accountant and Cashier. |
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| Obverse lettering | TEN The Union Bank of Scotland Promise to pay the Bearer on demand TEN POUNDS Sterling at their Office here GLASGOW By order of the Directors No. Ent. P Acco. P CASHIER. |
| Reverse description | No second image provided; reverse description not available. |
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