In Other News…

• The Bank of Scotland, one of Scotland’s three note issuing banks, has released its new polymer £50 note, featuring Sir Walter Scott and the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift in central Scotland that connects two major canals. The £50 is a continuation of the Bank's Bridges series, which began in 2016 with the £5.

As with its Bank of England equivalent, released last month, the new £50 banknote is predominantly red, changing colour from the green paper £50.

It was designed and printed by De La Rue on SAFEGUARD® substrate and contains a secure window with a holographic foil stripe. Other security features include GEMINI™ and ROTATE™.

The Royal Bank of Scotland, meanwhile, has unveiled its new polymer £50, which will go into circulation in August. It portrays Flora Stevenson, a 19th century educator who promoted schooling for girls. It is also predominantly red and will feature a large window with a holographic stripe.