There are different designs of Scottish bank notes .

And here are the designs of all the old Irish bank notes: http://www.centralbank.ie/notesandcoins.asp

Their "A" series design seems to have lasted a very long time -- From 1928 (a few years after independence from the UK) right up until the 1970s! [Linked Image]

As an aside (and perhaps getting back on topic a little [Linked Image]), for any of you who do small jobs and accept payment in cash, will you accept foreign currency?