In 1695 the Bank of Scotland, by an Act of Parliament, had to prove its economic worth and durability on reputation alone. Its issue of banknotes had to create confidence in the value of its notes with no state backing. The reliability of Scottish banking and its independence is a testimony to its success. As… Read more »

‘Bargain Hunt’, ‘Cash in the Attic’ can make people think the banknotes found in a relative’s collection may be worth a fortune. The truth is that most used banknotes are worth not much more than face value. The condtion of banknotes, the grading of notes, affects the selling price and the amount a banknote collector… Read more »

British Banknotes features include bank notes with consecutive serial numbers but these Clydesdale Bank notes have the same low serial numbers. They are uncirculated, rare banknotes and Scottish notes which will enhance any banknote collection. What a superb pair of £10 and £5 notes. They are rare, superb and a MUST for any Scottish bank… Read more »

This is my earliest banknote from 1811. It is a B201b Henry Hase £1 white Bank of England banknote and although not in the best condition, it is rare and very collectible.Henry Hase was the Bank of England cashier from 1807-1829. He was the ‘reluctant cashier’ as the previous cashier had been jailed for the… Read more »