About the note
The portrait on this note is of King George V. Robert Savage of American Bank Note Company (ABN) engraved the King’s portrait from a photograph supplied by Lafayette Ltd. in London, England. The King, who reigned from 1910 to 1936, is shown wearing the uniform of a field marshal. Though this rank was largely symbolic, he served in the Royal Navy for many years, ultimately commanding several ships.
The vignette on the back is an allegory—an image that represents a theme or virtue. The allegory on this note is agriculture, illustrated by the lush background, garden implements, wheat sheaf and a horn of plenty overflowing with harvest vegetables. The engraving was by Will Jung after a painting by Alonzo E. Foringer—both of ABN. Agriculture was, and is, a key component of Canada’s economy.
At a glance
- Portrait: King George V
- Date of issue: March 11, 1935
- Last day of issue: January 2, 1937
- Signatures:
- Deputy Governor John A. C. Osborne
- Governor Graham F. Towers
- Dimensions: 15.1 cm X 7.3 cm
- Design: American Bank Note Company Ltd., Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd.
- Printer: Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd.
- Status: not legal tender
