Scotland £1 Banknote 1986 – Bank of Scotland | Edinburgh Issue | Sir Walter Scott Design | UNC

Scotland £1 Banknote 1986 – Bank of Scotland | Edinburgh Issue | Sir Walter Scott Design | UNC
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Bank of Scotland £1 banknote dated 18 November 1986, issued in Edinburgh. This classic Scottish note features a finely engraved portrait of Sir Walter Scott on the obverse, along with the Bank of Scotland crest and promise-to-pay inscription. The reverse displays a detailed maritime sailing ship, Scottish heraldry, and allegorical imagery representing trade and prosperity. A well-regarded modern Scottish issue, collected for its historical significance, artistic engraving, and place within United Kingdom regional banknote history. 

Banknote Details

  • Issuing Authority: Bank of Scotland

  • Denomination: £1 (One Pound)

  • Date of Issue: 18 November 1986

  • Place of Issue: Edinburgh, Scotland

  • Currency: Pound Sterling (Scottish issue)

  • Serial Number Prefix: E/1

  • Paper Type: Cotton-based banknote paper

  • Orientation: Horizontal

Obverse Design:

  • Portrait of Sir Walter Scott

  • Bank of Scotland crest with supporters

  • Promise-to-pay inscription

  • Date and place of issue

  • Treasurer and Governor signatures

Reverse Design:

  • Scottish heraldic shield

  • Sailing ship motif

  • Allegorical medallion symbolizing commerce

  • Decorative guilloché and security line work

Security Features:

  • Intricate line engraving

  • Complex guilloché patterns

  • Serial numbering

  • Fine micro-line background designs

Circulation Status:

  • Withdrawn from circulation

  • Remains legal tender when exchanged through issuing bank

** Please note that the Serial Number may not be the same as in the photo. **