🏴 1986 Bank of Scotland £10 Note – Sir Walter Scott – Pick# 113c Collect Rare Scottish Banknotes at Notescounter

Add a piece of Scottish literary and banking history to your collection with the 1986 Bank of Scotland £10 banknote, Pick# 113c. Featuring a bold orange color scheme, black serial numbers, and a finely engraved portrait of Sir Walter Scott, this note is part of the iconic Ilay Series. It’s a must-have for collectors of British currency, Scottish heritage, and pre-polymer banknotes.

👤 Obverse Details:

Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, renowned Scottish novelist and poet

Central Bank of Scotland coat of arms

Text: “The Governor & Company of the Bank of Scotland – Promise to pay here to the Bearer on demand Ten Pounds Sterling”

Color scheme: Orange with multicolored underprint and black serial numbers

Signatures: Thomas Risk (Governor) and Bruce Pattullo (Treasurer & General Manager)

🏰 Reverse Design:

Emblems representing Scotland’s historic banks:

Seated woman (British Linen Bank)

Ship (Union Bank of Scotland)

Bank of Scotland arms

A tribute to Scotland’s financial legacy and institutional strength

🔐 Security Features:

Watermark: Sir Walter Scott

Embedded metallic security thread

Fine-line engraving and microtext for anti-counterfeit protection

📐 Specifications:

Issue Year: 1986

Series: Ilay Series

Size: 146 × 78 mm

Material: Paper

Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co. (TDLR), London

Catalog References: Pick# 113c | Numista# 209723

💡 Why Collect This Note?

✅ Rare Scottish Banknote: A classic from the Ilay Series, no longer in circulation

📚 Literary Tribute: Features Sir Walter Scott, author of Ivanhoe and Rob Roy

🏦 Banking Heritage: Showcases symbols of Scotland’s historic financial institutions

🎨 Striking Design: Bold orange color, black serials, and detailed engraving

🧳 Ideal for Collectors: Perfect for those interested in UK regional currency, historical figures, or pre-polymer notes


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