Canada. - 12 Banknotes - 1937 (No reserve price)
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A collection of 12 Canadian 1937-series banknotes featuring King George VI, comprising nine $1 notes and three $20 notes in various circulated grades.
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Canada – Collection of 12 Banknotes (1937 Series) – 9x 1 Dollar & 3x 20 Dollars – King George VI
Description
An exceptional collection of 12 vintage Canadian banknotes from the historic 1937 bilingual series, featuring the portrait of King George VI. This lot consists of nine $1 banknotes and three scarcer $20 banknotes, offering a fantastic opportunity for collectors of North American currency and Commonwealth numismatics to acquire a substantial group of these classic mid-century issues.
The 1937 series was a landmark issue for the Bank of Canada, representing the first fully bilingual series mandated by the government, featuring text seamlessly presented in both English and French.
Lot Details & Composition
One Dollar Banknotes ($1) – 9 Pieces
Front Design: Portrait of King George VI in the center, flanked by English and French text.
Reverse Design: Allegorical female figure representing Agriculture sitting with a cornucopia.
Gordon-Towers Signatures:
Serial: E/A 7885876
Serial: E/A 5148516
Serial: E/A 1367948
Serial: E/B 8760469
Serial: E/B 8600633
Serial: E/B 0766448
Coyne-Towers Signatures:
Serial: H/A 6025392
Serial: H/A 4136261
Serial: H/A 9407361
Twenty Dollar Banknotes ($20) – 3 Pieces
Front Design: Portrait of King George VI in the center, a more substantial and highly detailed engraving for the higher denomination.
Reverse Design: Allegorical female figure symbolizing Fertility/Harvest.
Gordon-Towers Signature:
Serial: E/E 4969000 (Even 000 ending serial)
Coyne-Towers Signatures:
Serial: E/E 6501649
Serial: E/E 5538307
Condition Report
Grade: Mixed circulated conditions
Details: The notes display natural circulation wear, including folds, creasing, and typical paper softening from age. Colors remain distinct and the paper integrity is strong overall across the entire group.
Please carefully examine the high-resolution front and back images provided to form your own assessment of the grades and paper quality before bidding as these form part of the condition report.
Shipping & Important Terms
Courier Service: All shipments are dispatched via UPS with full tracking provided for a secure and speedy delivery.
Middle East Delivery Restriction: IMPORTANT: Due to regional logistical issues and ongoing conflicts, shipments cannot be sent to Middle East countries affected by the Iranian Conflict. Please do not bid if you reside in these areas.
Canada – Collection of 12 Banknotes (1937 Series) – 9x 1 Dollar & 3x 20 Dollars – King George VI
Description
An exceptional collection of 12 vintage Canadian banknotes from the historic 1937 bilingual series, featuring the portrait of King George VI. This lot consists of nine $1 banknotes and three scarcer $20 banknotes, offering a fantastic opportunity for collectors of North American currency and Commonwealth numismatics to acquire a substantial group of these classic mid-century issues.
The 1937 series was a landmark issue for the Bank of Canada, representing the first fully bilingual series mandated by the government, featuring text seamlessly presented in both English and French.
Lot Details & Composition
One Dollar Banknotes ($1) – 9 Pieces
Front Design: Portrait of King George VI in the center, flanked by English and French text.
Reverse Design: Allegorical female figure representing Agriculture sitting with a cornucopia.
Gordon-Towers Signatures:
Serial: E/A 7885876
Serial: E/A 5148516
Serial: E/A 1367948
Serial: E/B 8760469
Serial: E/B 8600633
Serial: E/B 0766448
Coyne-Towers Signatures:
Serial: H/A 6025392
Serial: H/A 4136261
Serial: H/A 9407361
Twenty Dollar Banknotes ($20) – 3 Pieces
Front Design: Portrait of King George VI in the center, a more substantial and highly detailed engraving for the higher denomination.
Reverse Design: Allegorical female figure symbolizing Fertility/Harvest.
Gordon-Towers Signature:
Serial: E/E 4969000 (Even 000 ending serial)
Coyne-Towers Signatures:
Serial: E/E 6501649
Serial: E/E 5538307
Condition Report
Grade: Mixed circulated conditions
Details: The notes display natural circulation wear, including folds, creasing, and typical paper softening from age. Colors remain distinct and the paper integrity is strong overall across the entire group.
Please carefully examine the high-resolution front and back images provided to form your own assessment of the grades and paper quality before bidding as these form part of the condition report.
Shipping & Important Terms
Courier Service: All shipments are dispatched via UPS with full tracking provided for a secure and speedy delivery.
Middle East Delivery Restriction: IMPORTANT: Due to regional logistical issues and ongoing conflicts, shipments cannot be sent to Middle East countries affected by the Iranian Conflict. Please do not bid if you reside in these areas.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Grade (Certified notes)
Various grades
Country/province
Canada
Year/period and variation
- 1937
Quantity x nominal value
- 12 Banknotes
Number of items
12
