This stunning 1937 $100 banknote from the Bank of Canada features a striking portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald, beautifully framed in gold, making it a cherished piece for collectors and investors alike. Graded AU-50 by CCCS, this rare paper note showcases intricate designs on both the obverse and reverse, highlighting Canada’s rich history in commerce and industry.
- Issuer: Bank of Canada
- Year: 1937
- Face Value: 100 Dollars
- Composition: Paper
- Obverse: English texts on the left and French texts on the right. A black and white frame decorated with abstract forms and rosettes with the values “100” and “ONE HUNDRED / CENT”. In the middle in an oval of the banknote is a portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald, lawyer, Canadian statesman and Prime Minister of Canada from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 to 1891. Background colour of the banknote is gold.
- Reverse: In the middle, an allegory of commerce and industry with a seated man showing a model boat to a child. All around him, we can see a vast decorative composition. Background colour of the banknote is gold.
- Grade: AU-50 (CCCS)
- Serial Number: B/J0575499
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-27, P# 64
