Goal-Scoring Note
May 28, 2026
The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited-edition £20 note to highlight Scotland national soccer team midfielder Scott McTominay’s iconic overhead kick. His goal in the November match against Denmark helped secure Scotland’s spot in this year’s World Cup. It is the first time since 1998 that the men’s team has qualified for the tournament.
“Securing qualification in such dramatic fashion is a moment fans will never forget, and we wanted to mark it in a way that’s rooted in Scottish identity,” says Emma Noble, chair of the Bank of Scotland’s Scottish executive committee. “Like football, bank notes have long been part of our country’s story, and this limited edition £20 note combines those two traditions with a modern, creative twist.”
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