Clydesdale Bank £10 note facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Ten pounds

(United Kingdom)
Value	£10 sterling
Width	132 mm
Height	69 mm
Security features	See-through window, raised print, security thread, mask, microlettering
Paper type	Polymer
Years of printing	1838–present 2017–present (current design)
Obverse
Design	Robert Burns
Design date	2017
Reverse
Design	Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Design date	2017

The Clydesdale Bank £10 note is a special kind of money in Scotland. People sometimes call it a tenner. It's a banknote (paper money) that the Clydesdale Bank makes. This £10 note is the second smallest value they print. The newest notes, made since 2017, show a picture of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. On the back, you can see pictures of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

The Story of the £10 Note

How the Notes Started

The Clydesdale Bank first started making £10 notes in 1838. This was the same year the bank itself began. The very first notes were simple. They were printed in one color and only on one side.

Scottish Money Rules

Rules for Scottish banks making banknotes changed over time. The Banknote (Scotland) Act 1845 set the first big rules. Later, the Banking Act 2009 updated these laws.

Even though Scottish banknotes are not "legal tender" everywhere in Scotland, they are still real money. They are usually accepted all over the United Kingdom. Scottish banknotes are also fully backed. This means they are just as safe as notes from the Bank of England.

Different Designs Over Time

Unlike some other banknotes, Scottish notes are not always taken out of use quickly. So, you might see a few different versions of the Clydesdale £10 note.

• Famous Scots Note (1997): This note featured Mary Slessor. She was a missionary who worked in Africa. The back of this note showed pictures related to her work. This included a map and her work with children.
• Commonwealth Games Note (2006): A special version of the Mary Slessor note was made in 2006. It celebrated the bank helping Scotland's Commonwealth Games team. The back of this note showed different sports.
• World Heritage Note (2009): This note showed Scottish poet Robert Burns on the front. On the back, it featured the Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh. These areas are famous for their history.
• New Polymer Note (2017): A new type of note came out in 2017. It is made from plastic instead of cotton. This new note still has Robert Burns on the front. The back shows views of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle. People were asked to use or swap their old cotton notes before March 1, 2018.

Different £10 Note Designs

Here's a quick look at the different £10 notes from Clydesdale Bank: