We've had female signers of U.S. currency for some time, but it was a first for Scotland when notes with Debbie Crosbie's
signature hit the streets. -Editor
THE first ever Scottish banknotes to be signed by a woman are going into circulation.
Debbie Crosbie, the chief operating officer of the Clydesdale Bank, said she was "proud" her signature would appear on the new
run of £20 notes produced by the financial institution.
The run of 30 million notes will see Ms Crosbie's signature beside an image of Robert the Bruce, while the other side shows the
country's New Lanark World Heritage site.
Ms Crosbie, who joined the Clydesdale Bank in 1997, said: "I'm proud to be the first woman to sign a Scottish banknote and
it's particularly meaningful to be launching it at New Lanark, a Unesco World Heritage Site, which has been featured on Clydesdale
Bank's £20 banknote since 2009.
"New Lanark played an important part of Scotland's industrial and social history. It serves as an enduring tribute to the men
and women who created this world-leading industrial mill and its ground-breaking commitment to workers' welfare, education and
skills."
She added: "Throughout history, women have also played an important role in banking and there's never been more opportunity
than there is now for women to lead and drive the changing shape of banking and financial services.
"Clydesdale Bank has long recognised the important role of women in banking and our commitment to fairness and equality has helped
provide strong growth opportunities for talented women right across our business.
"I feel personally honoured to be the first woman to sign a Scottish banknote and hope that it helps serve as recognition of the
many ground-breaking achievements of women across banking and the wider Scottish economy."
To read the complete article, see:
First Scottish banknotes to be
signed by a woman enter circulation (www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/first-scottish-banknotes-signed-woman-6923286)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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