1961 Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank £1 Banknote – Arms & Ship Design | P#195 | Numista N#223746
This 1961 £1 banknote from the Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank is a distinguished pre-decimal issue, printed by Thomas De La Rue in London. Featuring the bank’s arms and a maritime vignette, the design reflects Scotland’s financial heritage and its historic ties to trade and industry.
Issued between 1961 and 1963, this note is part of the withdrawn Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank series and remains a sought-after collectible for enthusiasts of British and Scottish currency.
Key Specifications
Attribute Details
Issuer Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank
Denomination One Pound (£1)
Year of Issue 1961
Pick Number P#195 (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money)
Numista Reference N#223746
Dimensions Approx. 152 × 72 mm
Material Paper, intaglio printed
Watermark Bank arms
Printer Thomas De La Rue, London
Design Series Pre-Decimal Issue
Design Overview
Obverse: Bank arms at right; promise text at centre; denomination at left.
Reverse: Ship with tugboat, symbolising Scotland’s maritime and industrial heritage.
Security Features: Watermark of the bank arms, serial number variation, and detailed engraving.
Collector Appeal
Historic Scottish Issue: From the Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank, a key institution in Scottish banking history.
Pre-Decimal Currency: A transitional piece before the UK’s 1971 decimalisation.
Maritime Symbolism: Ship vignette reflects Scotland’s industrial and trading legacy.
Catalogued Reference: Listed as P#195 and Numista N#223746, aiding identification and valuation.
Summary
This 1961 Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank £1 note is a must-have for collectors of UK currency, Scottish banknotes, and pre-decimal issues. Its maritime reverse design and historic issuer make it a standout addition to any numismatic collection.
