If I had a penny for every blip...

...I still probably wouldn't be able to get my hands on another one of these!

Well, who'd have thunk it! 100 days of consecutive blips. There were times I didn't think I'd be able to do this without a gap but I can honestly say that every day's been a blast, at least blipwise!!!

I know this has been said a million times over by others who have preceded me in making this landmark, but I want to add my contribution too. Blipland is a fantastic place, full of genuine, wonderful people, whose combined body of work is truly inspirational. But it isn't just about the photography. I never really got Facebook but through Blip I have "met" some lovely peeps and the banter has been amazing!!!

So, I'd just like to say thanks to everyone who has dropped by and commented in the past 100 days, with a huge big special shout out to all those who have subscribed to my journal and had to put up with all my bitching contributed to the joy of my bliplife in such a big way!

Thank you all!!!

Born in the year of decimalisation and being a canny Scot, I've always had a special place in my heart for... money!

:- )

The pride and joy of my defunct currency collection (heh, yep, I keep everything) is my One Pound note. While technically still available (see below) they are not generally used today.

Perhaps my other coins will make an appearance on future slow blip days!

Some Scottish Pound Note Facts

Due to the strict technical definition, Scottish notes are not legal tender anywhere in the UK. They are however, legal currency, that is to say approved by the UK parliament.

In fact, there is no legal tender in Scotland, not even Bank of England notes since they stopped circulating the One Pound note in 1988 (larger denominations covered in the Bank Note Act of 1833 did not include Scotland).

Both the Bank of Scotland and The Royal Bank of Scotland produced notes from their formation in 1695 and 1727 respectively, but it wasn't until 1757 that they started accepting each other's notes.

The Bank of Scotland stopped issuing One Pound notes in 1989. The Royal Bank of Scotland still issues notes in small quantities but these are becoming so rare as to be collector's items. An American enthusiast purchased 10 new One Pound notes for £47 in 2006.

The Royal Bank of Scotland notes have Scottish castles printed on their reverse. The One Pound note depicts Edinburgh Castle.


Wishing everyone a lovely Monday!