Both are £5 notes issued by Scottish's oldest banks, classic representatives of the Scottish banknote system, and have since been withdrawn from circulation, becoming popular items in coin collecting. Above: Bank of Scotland £5 note Release date: February 25, 1952, Edinburgh Issuer: BANK OF SCOTLAND (Bank OF Scotland, founded in 1695, is the oldest bank in Scotland, established by Parliament Act) Face Value: FIVE POUNDS STERLING (5 pounds) Core Information: Design: The overall design features a warm brown tone, with the Scottish Bank of Scotland coat of arms printed on top and decorative patterns such as the Scottish St Andrew's Cross on the left side. Promise text: Promise to pay to the Bearer on Demand Five Pounds Sterling. Signature: Signatures of the Governor and Treasurer. Serial number: 13/K 9800, which is the serial number of this banknote. Note: Below is the inscription "CONSTITUTED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT 1695," highlighting the bank's long history and legal issuance status. Below: Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank £5 banknote Release date: February 1, 1958, Glasgow Issuer: CLYDESDALE & NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK LIMITED (the predecessor of Clydedale Bank of North Scotland) Face value: FIVE POUNDS (5 pounds) Core Information: Design: The overall color is purple-gray, with two iconic Scottish buildings printed at the center. These are classic landscape designs on the bank's banknotes and highly recognizable. Promise text: Promise to pay to the Bearer at their office here on demand. Signature: General Manager J.J. Campbell's signature. Number: A/∇ 155194, which is the serial number of this banknote.