This 1937 $5 Dollar banknote from The Bank of Canada features a striking portrait of King George VI, framed in an intricate black and white design, with both English and French text that highlights its bilingual heritage. The reverse showcases an allegorical representation of industry, complete with a seated figure holding a hammer against a backdrop of a dam, making this piece a valuable addition for collectors and investors alike.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1937
- Face Value: $5 Dollar
- Composition: Paper
- Obverse: English text on the left and French text on the right. A black and white frame decorated with abstract forms and rosettes with the values “5” and “FIVE / CINQ”. 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 blue.
- Reverse: In the middle, an allegory of industry with a seated man. He is holding a hammer, his foot rests on a gear, in the back ground it a dam providing power for industry. All around him, we can see a vast decorative composition. Background color of the banknote is blue.
- Serial Number: 5709618
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-23, P# 60
