Limited Edition £20 Note Celebrates Scotland’s World Cup Return
The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited edition £20 banknote inspired by Scott McTominay's renowned overhead kick. This special note commemorates Scotland's qualification for the men's FIFA World Cup, marking the nation's first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
The design merges traditional banknote features with imagery depicting McTominay's goal scored against Denmark, symbolizing a historic moment for Scottish football.
Only 100 of these commemorative notes have been produced. Of these, 50 will be made available through a combination of collector auctions, a prize draw, and two pop-up locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Scotland’s Qualification and McTominay’s Goal
Scotland's men's national football team secured their World Cup spot with a 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow in November. McTominay opened the scoring early in the match with a spectacular overhead kick.
The midfielder expressed his feelings about the honor, stating:
"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."
Supporting Crisis Scotland Through Auctions and Prize Draws
Proceeds from the auctions and prize draws will benefit Crisis Scotland, a national charity dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness. The online auction will conclude at 11:00 on Friday, 26 June, with the prize draw accepting entries until the same time.
Additionally, two pop-up areas in Glasgow and Edinburgh will offer fans the opportunity to obtain one of the limited edition notes by successfully "cracking the code."
Bank of Scotland’s Tribute to Scottish Identity and Football
Emma Noble, chair of the Scottish executive committee at the Bank of Scotland, commented on the initiative:
"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."
Scotland’s World Cup 2026 Fixtures
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and will take place from 11 June to 19 July across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Scotland’s group stage matches are scheduled as follows: against Haiti on 14 June and Morocco on 19 June in Boston, followed by a match against Brazil on 24 June in Miami.
