Scott McTominay is set to appear on a limited-edition £20 bank note after the Bank of Scotland unveiled a special design inspired by the Napoli midfielder’s famous overhead kick for Scotland against Denmark, the goal that helped seal the nation’s first World Cup qualification in 28 years.
The note commemorates Scotland’s dramatic 4-2 victory at Hampden Park last November, which sent the country to the 2026 World Cup for the first time since France 1998. McTominay’s acrobatic finish that evening has already been cemented in Scottish football folklore, and the bank has now immortalised it in banknote form.
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Scott McTominay of Napoli SSC reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
McTominay pride as limited edition bank note raises money for homeless charity
McTominay was clearly moved by the recognition.
“Moments like that belong to everyone who follows the team, so seeing my goal featured on a Scottish banknote feels incredibly special,” he said. “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.”
Bank of Scotland’s Scottish executive committee chair Emma Noble was equally effusive. “Scott’s overhead kick is already regarded as one of the nation’s greatest ever goals,” she said. “It has been a privilege to work with him to bring it to life in such a unique way.”
Just 100 notes have been produced, with 50 available to the public through collector auctions and a prize draw, both running until June 26. Proceeds will support Crisis Scotland, a charity tackling homelessness.
“It’s a bit surreal to be honest”
Scott McTominay reacts to having his bicycle kick honoured by the Bank of Scotland on a £20 note 🤩 pic.twitter.com/GiX6hUWwJD
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