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The obverse features the portrait of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots and a key figure in the nation’s struggle for independence. The formal layout emphasizes his historical and symbolic importance.
Relevant elements:
⸰ iconographic representation of the monarch as a national symbol
⸰ institutional inscriptions incorporated into the design
The reverse depicts the New Lanark textile factory, a historic industrial site and UNESCO World Heritage landmark. The composition highlights the architectural features of the complex and its cultural significance.
Relevant elements:
⸰ depiction of the industrial complex as a historical testimony
⸰ reference to the social and productive heritage of New Lanark