The 1954 $100 Dollar Bank of Canada note, known for its striking MODIFIED PORTRAIT design, features a dual-language obverse with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II set against a gold backdrop, making it a captivating piece for collectors. The reverse showcases the serene beauty of Okanagan Lake, and with its unique serial number A/J4221887, this paper note is a valuable addition to any investment portfolio or currency collection.
- Issuer: Bank of Canada
- Year: 1954
- Signatures: John Robert Beattie (Deputy Governor), James Elliott Coyne (Governor)
- Face Value: $100 Dollar
- Composition: Paper
- Size: 152 x 70 mm
- Obverse: English texts on the left and French texts on the right. A black and white frame decorated with abstract forms in which the values “100” and “ONE HUNDRED / CENT” are presented. On the right is a portrait of Elizabeth II, the new Queen of England and the Commonwealth. Background colour of the banknote is gold.
- Reverse: In the middle is a view of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia. The background colour of the note is gold.
- Serial Number: A/J4221887
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-35, P# 72
- Numista N#: 201895
- Numista NN#: 493560