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The 2005 Royal Bank of Scotland £5 note commemorates golfer Jack Nicklaus's retirement and his 3 Open Championship wins, notably featuring him as the first living non-royal to appear on a British banknote. The "Golden Bear" note has the prefix 'JWN' and features a swing image, a scorecard, and his 1978 win.
Key Details About the Note Issuer:
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Value: £5 (5 Pounds Sterling).
Release Date: July 14, 2005 (opening day of the 2005 Open Championship at St Andrews).
Key Features:
The note includes an image of Jack Nicklaus, his "Golden Bear" logo, and the special serial number prefix 'JWN' (Jack William Nicklaus).
Significance: It was the first Scottish note to feature a living person other than a member of the Royal Family.
Design:
The obverse shows Nicklaus, while the reverse features him with the Claret Jug at St Andrews, along with his winning scores from 1970 and 1978.
Key Details About the Note Issuer:
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Value: £5 (5 Pounds Sterling).
Release Date: July 14, 2005 (opening day of the 2005 Open Championship at St Andrews).
Key Features:
The note includes an image of Jack Nicklaus, his "Golden Bear" logo, and the special serial number prefix 'JWN' (Jack William Nicklaus).
Significance: It was the first Scottish note to feature a living person other than a member of the Royal Family.
Design:
The obverse shows Nicklaus, while the reverse features him with the Claret Jug at St Andrews, along with his winning scores from 1970 and 1978.