This 1972 $5 banknote, graded UNC-65 by CCCS, features the iconic portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. With vivid colors and exquisite detail, it’s a prime example of Canadian currency history.
- Denomination: $5 Dollars
- Composition: Paper
- Obverse Description:
- The obverse features a portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the first French-Canadian Prime Minister, along with the text ‘BANK OF CANADA – BANQUE DU CANADA’ and ‘CINQ DOLLARS – FIVE DOLLARS.’ It includes the coat of arms of Canada.
- Reverse Description:
- The reverse shows an allegorical image of children, symbolizing progress and education, set against a stylized background.
- Size: 152.4 x 69.85 mm
- Year: 1972
- Signatures: Gerald Keith Bouey (Deputy Governor), Louis Rasminsky (Governor)
- Serial Number: CA7590865
