This 1954 $10 banknote from The Bank of Canada features a striking purple background and showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, making it a captivating piece for collectors and investors alike. The reverse beautifully depicts Emerald Lake and Mount Burgess in Yoho National Park, offering a glimpse into Canada’s natural beauty and a valuable addition to any currency collection.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1954
- Face Value: $10 Dollar
- Composition: Paper
- Obverse: English texts on the left and French texts on the right. A black and white frame decorated with abstract forms in which the values “10” and “TEN / DIX” are presented. On the right is a portrait of Elizabeth II, the new Queen of England and the Commonwealth. Background colour of the banknote is purple.
- Reverse: In the middle, view of Emerald Lake and Mount Burgess in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. The background colour of the note is purple.
- Serial Number: 9872873
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-32, P# 69
