10 dollars 1954 — Canada ( Pick: 79 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 dollars issued in Canada in 1954. It is cataloged under Pick number 79. Its colour is purple, and it is printed on paper consisting of 50% flax and 50% cotton. This note measures 152 x 70 mm. It features the signatures of James E. Coyne and Louis Rasminsky.
The note's design details are not specified in the provided facts. However, it is produced by the Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. The amount produced remains unknown.
In 1954, the Government of Canada was undergoing changes to its currency, which included the introduction of new designs and security features.
The note's design details are not specified in the provided facts. However, it is produced by the Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. The amount produced remains unknown.
In 1954, the Government of Canada was undergoing changes to its currency, which included the introduction of new designs and security features.
Specifications
- Signed by
- James E. Coyne, Louis Rasminsky
- Date of issue
- September 9, 1954
- Printing office
- Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
- Paper
- 50% flax, 50% cotton
- Colour
- purple
- Dimensions
- 152 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 79
About this banknote
The Bank of Canada issued this 10-dollar banknote in 1954, marking the introduction of the "Canadian Landscape" series. This series was created as part of efforts to modernize Canada's currency and introduce new security features. It was the first series to feature a uniform portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on all denominations.
The front of the note displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with the denomination prominently shown in both English and French. The back features an intricate depiction of Mount Burgess in Yoho National Park. Printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company, the note is composed of 50% flax and 50% cotton, measuring 152 x 70 mm.
