Lot 172: A Pair of Scottish One Pound Banknotes, 1938 and 1976

A pair of Scottish one pound banknotes issued by different banking institutions. The first note, issued by the NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK LIMITED, is dated 1ST JULY 1938. The obverse features a blue and yellow design with a central vignette of King’s College, Aberdeen. It bears the printed signature of the General Manager, HARVEY H. SMITH, and the serial number A278618. The reverse displays the bank’s coat of arms. The second note was issued by the BANK OF SCOTLAND, dated 8TH SEPTEMBER 1976. The obverse displays a portrait of SIR WALTER SCOTT and bears the printed signatures of the Treasurer & General Manager and the Governor, with serial number C/56 0500477. The reverse depicts a heraldic shield with a Saltire, an entwined snake on a staff, and two sailing ships.