This 1937 $5 banknote issued by The Bank of Canada features a striking portrait of King George VI framed in a beautifully designed blue background, making it a captivating addition for any collector. Graded EF-40 by CCCS, this piece not only showcases the intricate art of its era but also highlights an allegory of industry on the reverse, emphasizing its historical significance and investment value.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1937
- Face Value: 5 Dollars
- Composition: Paper
- Obverse: English text on the left and French text on the right. A black and white frame decorated with abstract forms and rosettes with the values “5” and “FIVE / CINQ”. In the middle in an oval of the banknote is a portrait of King George VI in official attire. Background colour of the banknote is blue.
- Reverse: In the middle, an allegory of industry with a seated man. He is holding a hammer, his foot rests on a gear, in the back ground it a dam providing power for industry. All around him, we can see a vast decorative composition. Background color of the banknote is blue.
- Grade: EF-40 (CCCS)
- Serial Number: Z/C7486925
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-23, P# 60