Description and research notes
One Pound of the National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited dated 16 September 1959. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company, the note carries the Head of Caledonia watermark and presents a panoramic view of the Forth Bridge—Scotland's engineering icon—beneath the central promise text.
The National Commercial Bank was a pillar of Scottish banking until its merger with the Royal Bank of Scotland in 1969. This late 1950s type captures the classical, steel‑engraved aesthetic of Scottish sterling notes before the shift to multi‑color photogravure in the 1960s and 1970s.
PMG 58 EPQ Choice About Uncirculated confirms original paper with excellent color and embossing. A strong example of a short‑lived issuer and a favorite design for collectors of Scottish bridges and industry on banknotes.