This 1954 $10 banknote from The Bank of Canada features a striking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and a stunning depiction of Emerald Lake, making it a coveted piece for collectors. With its unique blend of English and French texts, along with its vivid purple background, this paper currency is not only a great investment but also a beautiful representation of Canadian heritage.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1954
- Face Value: $10 Dollars
- Composition: Paper
- 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 “10” and “TEN / DIX” 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 purple.
- Reverse: In the middle, view of Emerald Lake and Mount Burgess in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. The background colour of the note is purple.
- Serial Number: 6927489
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-32, P# 69