A £20 banknote change is coming to parts of the UK as the note is redesigned for a special reason. In Scotland, the £20 note will be redesigned to honour Scott McTominay's iconic strike for Scotland which secured their 2026 World Cup passage.
Scotland are among the nations competing in this summer's FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Emma Noble, Chair of the Scottish Executive Committee at Bank of Scotland, said: "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. 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."
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.
Scott, former Manchester United star, 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."
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."
