1955 The National Bank of Scotland £5 Banknote | Marquess of Lothian | Edinburgh Panorama | Rare Large Format Paper Currency/G5

Capture the classical elegance of mid-century Scottish banking with this authentic £5 banknote from The National Bank of Scotland. Dated 1st December 1955, this large-format note represents one of the final issues from the National Bank before its historic 1959 merger with the Commercial Bank of Scotland to form the National Commercial Bank.

Printed by the master engravers at Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, this note is a triumph of traditional intaglio printing, featuring complex guilloche patterns and historically significant vignettes.

Banknote Details:

• Obverse (Front): Features a dignified portrait of Schomberg Henry Kerr, 9th Marquess of Lothian, who served as the Governor of the bank from 1874 to 1900. The central design showcases the Royal Arms of Scotland flanked by two lions, with a beautiful oval vignette of Edinburgh Castle in the lower right and a harbor scene in the lower left.

• Reverse (Back): Displays a breathtaking panoramic view of the City of Edinburgh, centered within an ornate frame of complex protective patterns. The vista includes the historic spires and architecture of the capital as seen from the south.

• Signatories: Features the authentic printed signatures of Alun S. O. Dandie (Cashier) and David Alexander (General Manager).

• Serial Number: D 950-682 (as shown in images).

Key Features:

• Condition: Circulated (Good/Fine) – This note shows honest signs of history with natural paper toning and folding. It remains a sturdy and presentable example of a rapidly disappearing "large size" Scottish fiver.

• Dimensions: A significant "large format" note, measuring approximately 210mm x 127mm, vastly larger than modern polymer issues.

• Historical Context: Issued just four years before the bank's identity was absorbed into the National Commercial Bank of Scotland, making it a "must-have" for bank history enthusiasts.

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