1989 Scotland £50 "Specimen" Banknote - Clydesdale Bank - Adam Smith - PMG 66 Gem UNC EPQ
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1989 Scotland £50 "Specimen" Banknote - Clydesdale Bank - Adam Smith - PMG 66 Gem UNC EPQ
Product Description:
A Numismatic Tribute to the Wealth of Nations
Invest in a rare piece of Scottish banking history with this exceptional 1989 £50 Specimen note from Clydesdale Bank PLC. Featuring the world-renowned philosopher and economist Adam Smith, this note was never intended for circulation. Instead, it was produced as a high-security reference for banks and law enforcement, marked by the iconic red "SPECIMEN" overprint and the all-zero serial numbers (000000).
Historical & Design Highlights:
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Obverse (Front): A dignified portrait of Adam Smith (1723–1790) holding a book. The background features fine-line engravings and the signature of Chief Executive A.R. Macmillan.
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Reverse (Back): A detailed montage of 18th-century industry and agriculture, including a spinning wheel, a scythe, and a sailing ship, reflecting the economic themes discussed in Smith's seminal work, The Wealth of Nations.
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Specimen Status: Identified by the diagonal red "SPECIMEN" stamps on both sides and the distinctive D/R 000000 serial numbers.
Collector’s Specifications:
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Issuer: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Scotland)
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Denomination: Fifty Pounds Sterling (£50)
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Date: 3rd September 1989
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Pick Number: P-222s
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Grading: PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated
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Grade Note: Carries the EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation, guaranteeing that the note is in its original, unmodified state with perfect embossing and paper sheen.
Collector's Note: Specimen notes of high denominations are printed in extremely limited quantities. For a collector of Scottish currency or economic history, a Gem-grade Adam Smith note is the ultimate "anchor" piece for a high-end portfolio.
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