The design blends traditional banknote elements with imagery inspired by one of the nation’s most memorable modern football moments, set against the backdrop of the Forth Bridge.
Just 100 brand new notes featuring the unique design have been printed, and 50 are up for grabs through a mix of collector auctions, a prize draw, and two pop-up ‘vaults’ appearing for one day only in two city centre locations – Glasgow and Edinburgh. Fans who correctly crack the vault code will score one of the limited-edition notes.
Proceeds from the auction and prize draw will go to Bank of Scotland’s charity partner, Crisis, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness.
Scott McTominay’s spectacular overhead kick in the dramatic 4-2 win over Denmark (Image: Bruce White/Colorsport / Shutterstock)
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McTominay’s iconic acrobatic effort gave Scotland a third-minute lead against the Danes, sending Scotland on the way towards a return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year wait.
Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean were also on target in November, on a night of spectacular goals that no one in Scotland will ever forget.
The feat has already been immortalised in a mural on a tenement gable next to Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow.
The new collector-style £20 note celebrates Scotland’s return to the big stage (Image: Supplied)
How to get a limited edition McTominay £20 note
Collectors’ auction: A limited number of the brand new notes with the unique design, along with a pair of signed McTominay boots, will go under the hammer – the online auction is live now and runs until 11am on Friday 26 June.
Prize draw: Fans can enter a prize draw until 11am on Friday 26 June, with 25 Scott McTominay notes up for grabs. There is a suggested £10 entry donation with all proceeds going to Crisis Scotland. A free entry option is available.
Vault shootout: Two pop-up vaults will appear in Glasgow and Edinburgh, giving fans the chance to crack the code and get their hands on one of the limited edition notes.
– Glasgow Queen Street Station: 9am until 5pm, Saturday 30 May
– Edinburgh’s St James Quarter: 9am until 5pm, Wednesday 17 June
McTominay, who plays for Napoli in Italy, described seeing the goal on the note as “incredibly special.”
He said: “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.”
These are genuine Bank of Scotland £20 notes with the same value as any other, but are designed as something special to keep, frame or pass down as a reminder of a landmark moment.
Auction and prize draw proceeds will support Crisis Scotland, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness (Image: Supplied)
Emma Noble, Chair of the Scottish Executive Committee at Bank of Scotland said: “Scoring 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.”
Bank of Scotland is supporting Crisis in its aim to end homelessness in Scotland altogether by 2040, and the charity said it was delighted to be part of the project.
Maeve McGoldrick, Head of Policy and Communications at Crisis Scotland, said: “We know that homelessness is not inevitable and together we can end it. Funds raised through the auction and prize draw of this special banknote will help Crisis support people to rebuild their lives, while also campaigning for the changes needed to end all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040.
“We’re delighted to be part of a campaign that channels the energy of such an iconic Scottish football moment into practical support, helping more people to leave homelessness behind for good and creating a system where it can be prevented in the first place.“
