This 1954 $5 banknote issued by the Bank of Canada features a striking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, complemented by a captivating blue design and bilingual inscriptions. Graded AU-50 and showcasing the scenic Otter Falls on its reverse, this collectible piece is a must-have for currency enthusiasts and a valuable addition to any collection.
- Issuer: Bank of Canada
- Year: 1954
- Face Value: 5 Dollars
- 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 “5” and “FIVE / CINQ” 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 blue.
- Reverse: In the middle is a view of the “Otter Falls” on the Aishihik River at Mile 996 of the Alaska Highway in the Yukon. Background colour of the note is blue.
- Grade: AU-50 (CCCS)
- Serial Number: R/C1935946
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-39, P# 78, P# 77
