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100 Pounds, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scotland, 1877–1966 (Pick 320)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1877-1966

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Scotland

This 100 Pounds note was issued in Scotland by the Royal Bank of Scotland, with dates recorded from 1877–1966. It belongs to the Pound sterling (1707-1970) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Edward VII (1901-1910); Victoria (1837-1901). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 320.

Obverse: Crest featuring George I at top. Its lettering reads “The Royal Bank of Scotland / Promise to pay on Demand to the Bearer / One Hundred Pounds Sterling / Edinburgh / By order of the Court of Directors”. Reverse: Blank. Watermark: Royal Bank of Scotland. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

There are three variants of this note: P#319a without yellow underprint, P#319b with yellow underprint and signature titles "Cashier & General Manager" and "Chief Accountant", P#319c with yellow underprint and signature titles "General Manager" and "Chief Accountant".

Physical characteristics

Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Royal Bank of Scotland

Technical characteristics

Currency
Pound sterling (1707-1970)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Royal Bank of Scotland

Design

Obverse
Crest featuring George I at top.
Reverse
Blank.
Obverse lettering
The Royal Bank of Scotland / Promise to pay on Demand to the Bearer / One Hundred Pounds Sterling / Edinburgh / By order of the Court of Directors

Identification

Value
100 Pounds
Dates recorded
1877-1966
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 320

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P320
  • NumistaN# 224536

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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