1 dollar 1973 — Canada ( Pick: 85 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 dollar issued in Canada in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 85. This note features a black design on light green with a multicolored underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 156 x 70 mm. It is made from cotton and high-grade flax paper.
The front of the banknote displays the signatures of R. William Lawson, Deputy Governor, and Gerald Keith Bouey, Governor. The printing of this banknote was carried out by the Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd. and British American Bank Note Company in Ottawa. Close to 4 billion of these notes were produced.
As a part of Canada's monetary issues, this banknote was printed during a time when the country was developing its modern currency framework. In 1973, Canada continued to enhance its banknote designs and security features to meet the needs of the economy.
The front of the banknote displays the signatures of R. William Lawson, Deputy Governor, and Gerald Keith Bouey, Governor. The printing of this banknote was carried out by the Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd. and British American Bank Note Company in Ottawa. Close to 4 billion of these notes were produced.
As a part of Canada's monetary issues, this banknote was printed during a time when the country was developing its modern currency framework. In 1973, Canada continued to enhance its banknote designs and security features to meet the needs of the economy.
Specifications
- Signed by
- R. William Lawson (Deputy Governor, 1973-84); Gerald Keith Bouey (Governor, 1972-73)
- Date of issue
- 1974
- Printing office
- Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd. and British American Bank Note Company, Ottawa
- Paper
- Cotton and high-grade flax paper
- Colour
- Black on light green and multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Close to 4 billion
- Pick catalog
- 85
About this banknote
The Bank of Canada issued the 1 dollar banknote in 1973 as part of its continued efforts to provide reliable currency for the nation. This series, marked by Pick number 85, was introduced during a period of transition in Canadian currency design, stemming from earlier changes within the 1960s decimal currency adjustments.
The front design features a portrait of a prominent figure along with the coat of arms of Canada. The reverse side showcases a scene of log-driving on the Ottawa River, with Parliament Hill visible in the background. This note, produced by the Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd. and the British American Bank Note Company, had a total printing quantity close to 4 billion units.
