This 1935 $1 Dollar banknote from The Bank of Canada features a striking portrait of King George V alongside intricate decorative elements, making it a captivating piece for collectors. With its unique allegory of Agriculture on the reverse and a vibrant green background, this historical paper note (catalogue reference Ch GPM# BC-1, P# 38) is not just a financial relic but also a stunning work of art, perfect for both collectors and investors alike.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1935
- Signatures: James Osborne (Deputy Governor), Graham Ford Towers (Governor)
- Face Value: $1 Dollar
- Composition: Paper
- Size: 152 x 73 mm
- Obverse: A black and white frame decorated with abstract shapes with the values “1” and “ONE”. In the center, in a decorative form, the banknote’s face value. In an oval on the left is a portrait of King George V, and on the right is the official seal of the Bank of Canada in black. The note’s serial number is printed in red and repeated twice. The background color of the note is green.
- Reverse: In the middle, an allegory of Agriculture sitting with tools on her lap. On the sides, at her feet, a cornucopia and a sheaf of wheat. All around, a vast decorative composition accompanied by the value of the banknote. Background color of the note is green.
- Serial Number: A6246078
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-1, P# 38
- Numista N#: 204830
- Numista NN#: 505243