A new queensferry bridge £20 note has been unveiled
To celebrate the Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth a new commemerative £20 banknote will be released.
The new note will keep the Forth Road Bridge image but has the new Queensferry bridge in the background.
Although it will be limited in number it was unveiled along with a new polymer £20 note that will enter circulation in the new year.
Among the features on the new notes are an anti-counterfeit "window effect'' on The Mound and a holographic depth stripe at the top of the foil, showing a "Northern Lights effect'' when tilted.
"It's a fitting tribute to the ingenuity and endeavour of all of the people involved in the creation of this iconic bridge"
Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Minister Michael Matheson said: "It is marvellous to see Bank of Scotland marking the arrival of the record-breaking structure over the Firth of Forth, the Queensferry Crossing, in this commemorative £20 note.
The front of the £20 note will continue to feature the portrait of Scottish novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott.
Measuring 139 x 73 mm - compared to the current 149 x 80mm - the two notes are slightly smaller than existing paper £20 notes in circulation but are consistent with a new size to be issued by the Bank of England and other UK banks in 2020.
Tara Foley, Bank of Scotland managing director, said: "Bank of Scotland has issued banknotes for more than 320 years, showcasing the country's proud history.
"The Queensferry Crossing is the perfect example of Scottish ingenuity and innovation, and that's why we have decided to commemorate the landmark site on a collection of our £20 Polymer notes."
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