A Scientific Monument in Superb Gem Condition

Add a prestigious cornerstone to your collection with this 1996 Clydesdale Bank £100 banknote. This large-format note celebrates the legacy of Lord Kelvin, one of history's most influential physicists, and represents the highest denomination issued by the Clydesdale Bank during this era.

Key Design Highlights:

• Obverse (Front): Features a dignified portrait of Lord Kelvin (William Thomson) on the left, shown with a scientific instrument. The note is rich in violet and red tones with an intricate Celtic-inspired underprint.

• Reverse (Back): Showcases a sprawling, detailed engraving of the University of Glasgow, where Lord Kelvin held the chair of Natural Philosophy for over 50 years.

• Security & Detail: Includes a "Lord Kelvin" watermark, micro-printing, and a distinctive ship emblem on the bottom right of the obverse.

Collector’s Specifications:

• Issuer: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Scotland)

• Denomination: One Hundred Pounds Sterling (£100)

• Date of Issue: 2nd October 1996

• Pick Number: P-223

• Serial Number: A/AA 000609 (Early A/AA First Prefix)

• Grading: PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated

• Grade Note: The EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation confirms that the paper is entirely original and has not undergone any chemical or physical processing.

Collector's Perspective: Finding £100 notes in high grades is significantly more difficult than lower denominations, as fewer were printed and saved. At a PMG 67 grade, this note is nearly perfect, possessing exceptional centering, original paper sheen, and razor-sharp corners. It is a "Top Pop" contender for the regist