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1 Pound, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scotland, 1988–2001 (Pick 351)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1988-2001

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Scotland

This 1 Pound note was issued in Scotland by the Royal Bank of Scotland, with dates recorded from 1988–2001. It belongs to the Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 128 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 351.

Obverse: Lord Ilay at right. Its lettering reads “The Royal Bank / of Scotland plc / PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / ONE POUND / STERLING / AT THEIR HEAD OFFICE HERE IN EDINBURGH / BY ORDER OF THE BOARD”. Reverse: Edinburgh castle. Its lettering reads “The Royal Bank / of Scotland plc / EDINBURGH CASTLE”. The note was printed by BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Canada (1866-2012), De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Lord Ilay.

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

UV activity: Until 1990 (P#351a), the signature title was "Managing Director". Between 1991 and 1997 (P#351b-c), the signature title was "Chief Executive". From 1999 (P#351d-e), the signature title was "Group Chief Executive". For similar larger notes, see P#346. Notes printed in 1994 by the British American Banknote Company have the catalogue number P#357. All other notes, printed by Thomas de la Rue, have the catalogue number P#351.

Physical characteristics

Size
128 × 65 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Lord Ilay

Technical characteristics

Printer
BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Canada (1866-2012), De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Issuing bank
Royal Bank of Scotland

Design

Obverse
Lord Ilay at right.
Reverse
Edinburgh castle.
Obverse lettering
The Royal Bank / of Scotland plc / PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / ONE POUND / STERLING / AT THEIR HEAD OFFICE HERE IN EDINBURGH / BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Reverse lettering
The Royal Bank / of Scotland plc / EDINBURGH CASTLE

Identification

Value
1 Pound
Dates recorded
1988-2001
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 351

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P351
  • NumistaN# 205931

Research required

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