Adam Smith was the first Scotsman to appear on an English currency.

Smith has always been seen as an influential figure in the UK because of how his ideas influenced the British imperial debates of the 19th century and played a significant role in the repeal of the Corn Laws. Numerous structures in Scotland bear his name, and he was a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. The highest distinction given out by The Association of Private Enterprise Education is named after him and bears the name "Adam Smith Award." A chair, library, research center, and building are all named after him at the University of Glasgow.

Given Smith's influential role in economics, putting his visage on a banknote would appear to be the most suitable way to acknowledge him. Two banks created banknotes in his honor that were circulated around the country. His image has been on the £50 notes that the Clydesdale Bank in Scotland has been printing since 1981. Smith additionally made an appearance on £20 Bank of England bills in 2007. At the latter time, Smith made history by being the first Scot to appear on an English currency. This is only one of the interesting facts about Adam Smith.