King's visit to Scotland
Information:
| Country | Scotland |
| Period | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Currency | Guinea |
| Denomination | 1 Guinea |
| Type | Circulating commemorative |
| Ruler | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Issuing bank | Leith Banking Company |
| Year | 1825 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
Obverse:
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Obverse textLEITH BANKING COMPANY.
One Guinea.
O FELICEM DIEM
1 Sept. 1825
The Leith Banking Company
Promise to pay the Bearer on demand
ONE POUND ONE SHILLING STg.
at their Office in Leith.
By order of the
Directors.
FÀILTE DON RÌGH
PER MARE PER TERRAS
Obverse symbolBlack print.
Townscape vignette depicting the King’s landing procession at the Port of Leith at upper centre. Bust of King George IV in oval at upper left. Ship medallion at upper right. Guilloche framing soldier standing at the pier, surrounded by banner.
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Reverse:
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Reverse symbolRed and black print.
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Varieties
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
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| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 1825-Sep-01 | 1825-Sep-01 | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |