Description and research notes
Royal Bank of Scotland One Pound of the 1956–64 series, variety with the engraver's imprint on back as cited by PMG. The face carries the bank's crowned arms and the long‑standing central medallion portrait associated with the institution since the eighteenth century, surrounded by a dense field of micro‑lettered Royal Bank of Scotland repeats.
Production credit on this type appears as W and A K Johnston and G W Bacon Ltd Edinburgh, reflecting Scottish engraving traditions as late as the mid‑twentieth century before most issuers shifted to London firms.
PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated denotes an original, problem‑free example with bright inks and strong paper wave. A key mid‑century design anchoring many complete Scotland £1 denomination runs.