1972 Scotland £20 Banknote - Clydesdale Bank - Lord Kelvin - LOW SERIAL NUMBER 4 - PMG 55 EPQ
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The Ultimate Low-Serial Trophy: Serial Number 000004
Elevate your collection to museum-grade status with this phenomenal 1972 Clydesdale Bank £20 note. This is not a specimen; it is an early-issue circulating note bearing the extraordinary serial number D/A 000004. Single-digit serial numbers are typically reserved for bank directors or high-ranking officials at the time of issue, making this one of the most desirable Scottish notes currently on the market.
Historic & Design Highlights:
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Obverse (Front): Features a classic engraving of Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), the pioneer of thermodynamics, working at his desk with scientific apparatus.
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Reverse (Back): Showcases a beautifully detailed interior view of the Kelvin Lecture Theatre at the University of Glasgow.
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Low Serial Feature: Serial number D/A 000004 is boldly printed in the top left and bottom right, designated as "Serial Number 4" on the PMG holder.
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Signatory: A.R. Macmillan, General Manager.
Collector’s Specifications:
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Issuer: Clydesdale Bank Limited (Scotland)
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Denomination: Twenty Pounds Sterling (£20)
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Date of Issue: 1st March 1972
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Pick Number: P-208a
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Grading: PMG 55 About Uncirculated
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Grade Note: Includes the EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) seal, confirming the paper is original, crisp, and has never been "pressed" or restored.
Investor's Perspective: Serial number 4 is a "forever" note. While many collectors chase Pick numbers, the market for single-digit serial numbers is global and highly competitive. This note represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Scottish banking history that was at the very start of the print run over 50 years ago.
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