1967 National Commercial Bank of Scotland £1 Banknote – Forth Bridge Design | P#271 | Numista N#225274
This 1967 £1 banknote from the National Commercial Bank of Scotland captures a striking moment in Scottish banking history. Issued just before the bank’s merger with the Royal Bank of Scotland, it features the iconic Forth Railway Bridge—a marvel of Victorian engineering and a proud symbol of national resilience.
Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., this note circulated during the final years of pre-decimal currency in the UK. Its bold design, historical context, and regional symbolism make it a standout piece for collectors of British and Scottish banknotes.
Key Specifications
Attribute Details
Issuer National Commercial Bank of Scotland
Denomination One Pound (£1)
Year of Issue 1967
Pick Number P#271 (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money)
Numista Ref. N#225274
Dimensions Approx. 150 × 72 mm
Material Paper, intaglio printed
Watermark Bank Arms
Printer Bradbury Wilkinson & Co.
Design Overview
Obverse: Features the Forth Railway Bridge with the bank’s name and promise to pay in bold Latin script.
Reverse: Displays the bank’s coat of arms, reinforcing its institutional heritage.
Security Features: Watermark of the bank’s arms, serial number variation, and fine engraving.
Collector Appeal
Engineering Tribute: Celebrates the Forth Bridge—an enduring icon of Scottish innovation.
Pre-Decimal Legacy: A key piece from the UK’s currency system before decimalisation in 1971.
Transitional Issue: Among the last notes issued before the bank’s merger into RBS.
Catalogued Rarity: Listed as P#271 and Numista N#225274, aiding valuation and authentication.
