Scotland. - 2 x 1 Pound - 1949 (χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας)

Upper banknote: The Union Bank of Scotland Limited £1
Issue Information: Issue date is March 1, 1949, number A/6 136901, signed by the General Manager.
Core design:
On the left is the bank coat of arms with elements of a shield and legendary creature (Scottish unicorn) character, with the inscription "Shield and Stay" below;
The circular pattern on the right is a multimasted sailing ship, symbolizing Scotland's maritime and trading traditions;
The text on the note clearly promised "at the head office in Glasgow or Edinburgh, £1 upon sight", which was typical of Scottish banknotes of the time.
Background addition: The United Bank of Scotland is one of Scotland's old banks, which was merged into the Scottish National Commercial Bank in 1955, and this type of banknote has also become a physical witness to the bank's history.

Banknote below: Bank of Scotland £1

Issue Information: Issue date is February 10, 1949, number 10841165, signed by the President and Treasurer.
Core design:
"BANK OF SCOTLAND" at the top and "established by an Act OF Parliament in 1695" at the bottom, highlighting its status as Scotland's oldest bank;
The center motif is a classic-style portrait with the "£1" symbol on both sides and the words "ONE POUND" repeatedly printed on the edges;
The text promise "£1 upon sight of the bearer" is a long-standing legal expression of Scottish banknotes.

* Background Supplement: Founded in 1695, the Bank of Scotland is one of the oldest banks in the UK and still issues banknotes in circulation today, and this 1949 note is a classic version of its earlier banknotes.

Historical background and collection value

1. Particularity of Scottish banknotes: There are still three banks in Scotland (Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, Clydesdale Bank) that have the right to issue banknotes, and 1949 was the period when several Scottish commercial banks issued banknotes independently, which witnessed the historical evolution of the Scottish financial system.
2. Collectible Value: The 1949 Scottish £1 note has been withdrawn from circulation and has become a numismatic collector's category. These two banknotes are both circulating products with traces of natural use, which are important physical materials for the study of modern Scottish monetary history and have certain value in the collection market.