The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited edition £20 note, featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominay’s memorable overhead kick, to commemorate Scotland’s return to the World Cup. Fans will have the opportunity to win one of just 100 of these unique notes in the coming weeks.
The design seamlessly integrates traditional banknote elements with imagery directly referencing McTominay’s crucial World Cup qualifying goal for Scotland against Denmark.
This historic moment saw the team secure their place at the men’s international tournament for the first time since 1998, following a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow last November, where McTominay scored the opening goal with his spectacular overhead kick.
Reflecting on the achievement, the midfielder stated: “Reaching the biggest stage of world football is something every player dreams of, and I know it means everything to our fans. Moments like that belong to everyone who follows the team, so seeing my goal featured on a Scottish banknote feels incredibly special. Being able to work with Bank of Scotland to turn it into something that also supports Crisis, and the work they do to tackle homelessness, makes me even more proud.”
Emma Noble, chair of the Scottish executive committee at the Bank of Scotland, highlighted the note’s significance: “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. Like football, banknotes have long been part of our country’s story, and this limited edition £20 note combines those two traditions with a modern, creative twist.
“Scott’s overhead kick is already regarded as one of the nation’s greatest ever goals. It’s been a privilege to work with him to bring it to life in such a unique way, and we’re grateful for his support in helping raise funds for Crisis as they work to end homelessness across Scotland.”
Only 100 of these special notes have been printed, with 50 available to the public through a combination of collector auctions, a prize draw, and two pop-up “vaults”. Proceeds from the auction and prize draw will directly benefit Crisis Scotland, the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. The online auction is currently live and concludes at 11am on Friday, 26 June, the same deadline for entering the prize draw. Additionally, pop-up vaults will appear in Glasgow and Edinburgh, offering fans a chance to crack a code and secure one of these highly sought-after notes.
