1996 Sir Walter Scott Scottish 5 Pound Banknote

The 1996 Scottish £5 banknote issued by the Bank of Scotland features the renowned Scottish novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott. This banknote is part of a series celebrating the bank's tercentenary, marking 300 years of service since its founding in 1695.

Key Features:

• Obverse (Front): The front of the note prominently displays a portrait of Sir Walter Scott on the left side. The bank's coat of arms is situated in the center, and the note includes the text "The Governor & Company of the Bank of Scotland" along with a promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of five pounds sterling
• Reverse (Back): The back of the note features an image of an oil rig in the center, symbolizing Scotland's significant oil and energy industry. Additionally, the bank's head office building is depicted at the lower left, and a medallion of Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, is shown on the right
• Watermark: The watermark on the note also features Sir Walter Scott
• Condition- Fine only

This banknote is a piece of Scottish heritage, reflecting both the literary contributions of Sir Walter Scott and the industrial achievements of Scotland