Object Number: O.4079

Collection: Numismatics

Object Name: banknote

Description: Unissued bank note printed on one side only in black ink. In the top left-hand corner is the Bristol Coat of Arms supported either side by two unicorns. On top are two crossed arms holding a serpent and a pair of scales. The motto underneath reads "VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA". In the centre of the note towards the bottom is an embossed three pence stamp. The following is written on the note: ONE POUND No Bristol CITY Bank I Promise to pay or Bearer on demand One Pound Value received For James Ireland, One Pound Henry Bengough, Joseph Haythorne, Matthew Wright & William Gore. Ent.d. The note is in very good condition.

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