United Kingdom 1 Pound, 1837-1853

Western Bank of Scotland

United Kingdom 1 Pound, 1837-1853 obverse
United Kingdom 1 Pound, 1837-1853 reverse

Information:

Country United Kingdom
Period Scotland • Pound sterling (1707-1970)
Currency Pound
Denomination 1 Pound
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing bank Western Bank of Scotland
Year 1837-1853
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

United Kingdom 1 Pound, 1837-1853
Latin

Obverse text

ONE POUND. GLASGOW THE WESTERN BANK OF SCOTLAND Promise to pay on demand to the Bearer ONE POUND Sterling at the Office here By order of the Directors.

Obverse symbol

Printed in black ink. Building at top. Manuscript date unclear. Signatures of J. Smith and Walter Wilson.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1837 1837 + - - - - - -
1853-Sep-01 1853-Sep-01 - - - - - -