Scotland. - £1 Commemorative - 1997 - "Alexander Graham Bell" - Pick 359 Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ (No reserve price) Scotland - £1 1997 - Royal Bank of Scotland - PMG 64 EPQ A superb, high-grade example of the 1997 £1 Commemorative banknote, issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell. This specimen is highly collectible due to its innovative thematic design and its exceptional technical preservation, certified as Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ by PMG. Historical Significance: 150th Anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell Released on March 3, 1997, this note pays tribute to the Scottish-born inventor of the telephone. It was the second commemorative issue from the Royal Bank of Scotland and remains a favorite among collectors for its rich technical and scientific imagery. The design celebrates Bell's dual legacy: his pioneering work in telephony and his lifelong dedication to teaching the deaf. This note serves as a powerful numismatic symbol of Scottish scientific achievement and global communication innovation. Item Details Country: Scotland Denomination: £1 Sterling Issue Year: 1997 Pick Number: P-359 Serial Number: AGB 0813847 (Special "AGB" prefix) Signatures: George Mathewson (Group Chief Executive) Printer: De La Rue (TDLR) Grading & Certification Grading Service: Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) PMG Certification Number: 2446631-037 Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ EPQ Designation: Guaranteed Exceptional Paper Quality, confirming the note is in its original, unaltered state with full embossed detail and natural paper crispness. Design Features Obverse: Portrait of Lord Ilay (Archibald Campbell), the first governor of the Royal Bank of Scotland. A special commemorative overprint on the left features Bell's signature and a graphic representation of sound waves. Reverse: A montage honoring Bell's life, including a large portrait of the inventor, early telephone models, and figures using sign language—representing his work with the deaf community. Watermark: Lord Ilay. ALL ITEMS are sent, well packed, by registered mail or courier with full tracking.