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The new notes will be more durable than paper money.
THE first official banknote made from a polymer, rather than paper, will be entered into circulation by the Clydesdale Bank today.
The new £5 note, which is being launched to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Forth Bridge, will be available from the bank's branches.
Two million notes, worth £10 million, which combine images of the bridge with new security measures, will eventually enter circulation.
The commemorative note also features a portrait of prominent Scottish engineer Sir William Arrol.
Sir William's company was responsible for construction of the Forth Bridge and other famous Scottish landmarks including the Titan Crane in Clydebank.
The new £5 note, which is smaller than existing notes of that denomination, has been designed by De La Rue.
It has been manufactured using its Safeguard polymer.
It features a security feature called Spark Orbital. This appears as shiny ink in the shape of Scotland over a transparent window which changes colour as the note is moved and tilted
Debbie Crosbie, acting CEO of Clydesdale Bank, said: "We take our responsibility as an issuer of banknotes seriously and are extremely proud to once again be leading the way in innovation.
"Our new polymer notes are more durable and secure, which will deliver a positive impact for the public and businesses. We have achieved that while also creating a striking and beautiful design which celebrates an iconic Scottish landmark."
Clydesdale Bank, part of the National Australia Bank Group, has been issuing banknotes since 1838.
More than 20 countries have introduced polymer banknotes. Australia, Brunei, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Romania have chosen to adopt polymer.
Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Paraguay, Singapore, Vanuatu and Vietnam have at least one polymer banknote within their banknote series.
As a new commemorative note, the new £5 note is unlikely to be accepted in vending and self service machines initially. However, this will change over the coming months as machines are updated to recognise it, the bank said.
Clydesdale Bank is the largest issuer by volume of notes in Scotland.
It introduces around £400m of new notes every year.
It reached the milestone of having more than £2 billion worth of notes in circulation on a single day, earlier this year.
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