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The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews 250th anniversary £5 note, 2004

 

This note celebrated the world-famous Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and, more generally, Scotland's proud history as the home of golf. 

Special features included:

  • the official crest of the club, printed in intaglio gold ink
  • The Royal and Ancient Golf Club clubhouse
  • the 18th green on the Old Course
  • the Captains' silver clubs and golf balls and the Claret Jug
  • a portrait of the golf pioneer Old Tom Morris
  • serial number with the prefix R&A, standing for Royal & Ancient.
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