banknote; guinea (one)

Maker
Alex.Kirkwood & Son Ltd.
Production date
1812
 Description
Guinea note from the Falkirk Union Bank. Decorated in black ink with an image on the obverse of thistles, roses and shamrocks entwined. "5th OCT 1812" printed on. Printed on the obverse is "ONE GUINEA TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO G. PATON KIRKWOOD (&) SONS NO 43 122 5TH OCT 1812 THE FALKIRK UNION BANK PROMISE TO PAY OR THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE GUINEA AT THEIR OFFICE HERE 43 122 BY ORDER OF THE COMPANY CASHIER ENTD BY (signature) 1819 OCT 5 PRODUCED (illegible hand writing)." On the reverse is "1819 OCT 5TH DATE (written by hand - wrong date)". Revenue stamp is a crowned plaque and wreath and has "four pence" written on it. Made of woven paper.
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Maker
Production date
1812
Signature & date
printing:obverse:"ONE GUINEA TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO G. PATON KIRKWOOD (&) SONS NO 43 122 5TH OCT 1812 THE FALKIRK UNION BANK PROMISE TO PAY OR THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE GUINEA AT THEIR OFFICE HERE 43 122 BY ORDER OF THE COMPANY CASHIER ENTD BY (signature) 1819 OCT 5 PRODUCED (illegible hand writing)."
writing:reverse:"1819 OCT 5TH DATE (written by hand - wrong date)" Revenue stamp is a crowned plaque and wreath and has "four pence" written on it.
Associated date
1803-1816
1812
Associated person
Associated place
Falkirk Union Bank/Bank St/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 14.5cm (L 5 11/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 12.5cm (W 4 15/16")
Accession number
1978-137-007

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