This 1937 $20 banknote from The Bank of Canada features a striking portrait of King George VI framed by intricate abstract designs and dual-language text, making it a captivating piece for collectors. The reverse showcases a stunning allegory of fertility against a lush landscape, all set in an elegant green hue, enhancing its appeal to both collectors and investors alike.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1937
- Face Value: $20 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 “20” and “TWENTY / VINGT”. 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 green.
- Reverse: In the middle, an allegory of fertility represented by a woman sitting and holding a sickle in her right hand. In the background, a fruit tree in front of a lake and mountain landscape. All around her, we can see a vast decorative composition. Background colour of the banknote is green.
- Serial Number: KE 5163635
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-25, P# 62
