Scotland. - £5 Commemorative - 2005 - "Jack Nicklaus" - Pick 365 Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ (No reserve price) Scotland - £5 14.7.2005 - Royal Bank of Scotland - PMG 65 EPQ An exceptional, high-grade specimen of one of the most famous modern commemorative banknotes in the world. Issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland to honor the legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus, this note is historic for being the first British banknote to feature a living person who is not a member of the Royal Family. This example is independently certified by PMG as Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, confirming its pristine, original condition. Historical Significance: "The Golden Bear" Retirement Released on July 14, 2005, to coincide with Nicklaus’s final appearance at The Open Championship at St Andrews, this note celebrates his record-breaking career. Known as "The Golden Bear," Nicklaus won the Open three times, including two victories at the iconic St Andrews course. The note features a special serial number prefix "JWN", standing for Jack William Nicklaus, and incorporates his famous Golden Bear logo. It stands as a premier numismatic tribute to both the sport of golf and a global sporting icon. Item Details Country: Scotland Denomination: £5 Sterling Issue Date: 14 July 2005 Pick Number: 365 Serial Number: JWN 0829844 Signatures: Fred Goodwin (Group Chief Executive) Printer: De La Rue (TDLR) Grading & Certification Grading Service: Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) PMG Certification Number: 2446631-052 Grade: Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ EPQ Designation: Guaranteed Exceptional Paper Quality, confirming the note is entirely original and has not been physically, chemically, or technically processed to disguise imperfections. Design Features Obverse: Portrait of Lord Ilay (Archibald Campbell) on the right, with a special commemorative overprint featuring the Golden Bear logo and images of the Claret Jug. Reverse: A montage of Nicklaus’s career, showing him holding the Claret Jug and playing a shot on his way to victory in 1978. Also depicted are the St Andrews clubhouse, his winning scores from 1970 and 1978, and a scorecard for the 2005 Open. ALL ITEMS are sent, well packed, by registered mail or courier with full tracking.