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Today's Selection is a 2005 Commemorative issue 5 Pound printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co (BW&C). The note commemorates Jack Nicholas retirement from Golf and Royal Bank of Scotland's sponsorship of the British Open at St. Andrew's. The Book Value is $19.00 and the FOREX is:
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
5 British Pound = 7.15625 US Dollar

(Front) Lord Ilay at r. Arms at lower ctr. Golden Bear ovprt at l. (Back) It has a special serial number prefix (his initials JWN) The note is dated July 14, 2005, the date of Jack's final British Open and his score card, with a portrait of Jack