This 1954 $5 note from The Bank of Canada features a stunning portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, complemented by intricate abstract designs and bilingual text, making it a captivating addition for collectors. The reverse showcases the scenic Otter Falls on the Aishihik River, and with a grade of UNC-63, this beautifully preserved piece is a valuable investment opportunity.
- Issuer: The 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: UNC-63 (CCCS)
- Serial Number: T/X3568070
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-39, P# 78, P# 77
