2001 ‘Lasting Impressions’ $5 Matched Serial Number Set

The Lasting Impressions $5 Set is a limited edition collection released by the Bank of Canada to commemorate the transition between two significant banknote series: the Birds of Canada and the Canadian Journey series.

Set Highlights

• Limited Edition: Only 50,000 sets produced worldwide.
• Matching Serial Numbers: Each set includes two uncirculated $5 banknotes with identical serial numbers:
  • One from the Birds of Canada series (1986), featuring the Knight-Dodge (ANU) signature combination.
  • One from the Canadian Journey series (2002), also with the Knight-Dodge (ANU) signature combination.
• Packaging: Each note is individually encased for protection and presented together in a high-quality hard case holder, bound in black leatherette, and accompanied by an outer gift box.
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included to verify the set’s authenticity and limited edition status.
• Informative Booklet: Provides an overview of Canada’s banknote history, detailing the evolution of design and security features that make the currency both secure and unique.

Collector’s Appeal

This set offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Canadian numismatic history, showcasing the evolution of the nation’s currency. The matching serial numbers and pristine uncirculated condition of the banknotes enhance the set’s desirability among collectors. The inclusion of both the last $5 note from the Birds of Canada series and the first from the Canadian Journey series provides a tangible link between two eras of Canadian banknote design.