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5 Pounds Sterling

Issuer North of Scotland Bank Ltd.
Year 1938-1949
Type Standard circulation banknote
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Obverse description Printed in red on white paper, the obverse carries the bank title 'North of Scotland Bank Limited' in ornate script across the top, flanked by the bank's heraldic arms at upper left and a quartered coat of arms vignette at upper right. A central intaglio vignette presents a detailed view of Marischal College in Aberdeen, set within a guilloche border, with the denomination '£5' rendered in an elaborate floral roundel to the right. The lower portion bears the handwritten promise text, denomination inscription 'FIVE POUNDS', place and date of issue 'ABERDEEN', a manuscript signature above the title 'GENERAL MANAGER', and a second serial number panel at lower left.
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Reverse description The reverse, printed entirely in red, centres on a large circular guilloche medallion enclosing the bank's full heraldic arms supported by two rampant lions, with a motto scroll above and below. The bank title 'NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK LIMITED' is set in a decorative panel at the top, with '£5' denomination panels at both upper corners. A rectangular panel at the foot of the note carries the statutory authority inscription referencing the relevant Acts of Parliament, and a blank oval area appears at right, likely intended for a handstamp or counter-signature.
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