{"product_id":"scotland-national-bank-of-scotland-5-1-12-1955-xf-g5","title":"1955 The National Bank of Scotland £5 Banknote | Marquess of Lothian | Edinburgh Panorama | Rare Large Format Paper Currency\/G5","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCapture the classical elegance of mid-century Scottish banking with this authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003e£5 banknote\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eThe National Bank of Scotland\u003c\/b\u003e. Dated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003e1st December 1955\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePrinted by the master engravers at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eWaterlow \u0026amp; Sons Limited, London\u003c\/b\u003e, this note is a triumph of traditional intaglio printing, featuring complex guilloche patterns and historically significant vignettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBanknote Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a dignified portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eSchomberg Henry Kerr, 9th Marquess of Lothian\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"267\"\u003eEdinburgh Castle\u003c\/b\u003e in the lower right and a harbor scene in the lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a breathtaking panoramic view of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eCity of Edinburgh\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignatories:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the authentic printed signatures of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eAlun S. O. Dandie\u003c\/b\u003e (Cashier) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eDavid Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (General Manager).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eD 950-682\u003c\/code\u003e (as shown in images).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e A significant \"large format\" note, measuring approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003e210mm x 127mm\u003c\/b\u003e, vastly larger than modern polymer issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eyou will receive note with you see in the photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping and Packaging Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eProcessing Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrders placed from Monday to Friday will be carefully packed and dispatched within 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eTo ensure the safety of your purchase, we use board-backed envelopes and plastic sleeves to protect our products during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eUnited Kingdom Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eEnjoy free shipping within the UK, regardless of the weight of your order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eFor orders under 5 pounds, your shipment will be sent via second class mail without tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrders between 5 pounds and 15 pounds will be shipped using first class mail without tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrders exceeding 15 pounds will be shipped via first class mail with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrders over 100 pounds will benefit from special delivery with next-day delivery service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eInternational Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eFor international orders, we use royal mail international.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"worldbanknote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56925780705662,"sku":"EB-156847867664","price":198.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1663\/5161\/files\/57_9ff54dd5-6cd8-488a-bf91-243f52539550.jpg?v=1773126424","url":"https:\/\/worldbanknoteonline.com\/products\/scotland-national-bank-of-scotland-5-1-12-1955-xf-g5","provider":"worldbanknote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}