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  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $1,000 Note

    Bank note, pale green, elaborate geometric patterns, a balding man in an old-fashioned high-collared suit: Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
    Canada’s seventh Prime Minister and first Francophone Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, is on the face of this note. An allegorical image of security and protection is on the back.
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $500 Note

    Bank note, light brown, elaborate geometric patterns, a man in a high collar and wearing a fur-collared coat: Sir John A. Macdonald.
    This was the only $500 note issued by the Bank of Canada. It is one of two notes in the series carrying Canadian prime minister, in this case it is Sir John A. Macdonald. The vignette on the back is a harvest allegory representing fertility.
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $100 Note

    Bank note, grey-brown, elaborate geometric patterns, a young man in a military uniform with decorative braids: Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
    The $100 note carries a portrait of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, third son of King George V and Queen Mary. The vignette on the back is an allegory of industry.
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $50 Note

    Bank note, pale terracotta colour, elaborate geometric patterns, young man in old-fashioned military uniform: Albert, Duke of York.
    The $50 note carries a portrait of Prince Albert, Duke of York, second son of King George V and Queen Mary. He was the future King George VI. The back vignette is the allegory “Radio.”
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $25 Commemorative Note

    This unique note commemorated the 25th anniversary of the reign of King George V and Queen Mary. Windsor Castle on the back of the note is the only image from outside Canada used on Canadian government money.
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $20 Note

    Bank note, pink, elaborate geometric patterns, a young girl with curly hair and wearing pearls: Princess Elizabeth.
    On this note is an engraving of eight-year-old Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II. She was the granddaughter of King George V and Queen Mary and third in line to the throne at this time. The back vignette is a harvest allegory called “Testing the Grain.”
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $10 Note

    Bank note, dark purple, elaborate geometric patterns, a young woman in beads: Princess Mary.
    The First series $10 note shows Princess Mary, only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. On the reverse is an image of harvest.
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $5 Note

    Bank note, pale orange, elaborate geometric patterns, a young man in modern military uniform: Edward, Prince of Wales.
    This note features a portrait of Edward, Prince of Wales, the first son of King George V and Queen Mary. The back of the note is an allegory for electric power.
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $2 Note

    Bank note, blue, elaborate geometric patterns, a stern woman in a crown with a tall gem-studded choker necklace and crown: Queen Mary.
    Queen Mary, wife of King George V, graces the face of this note with an allegorical image on the back representing modern transportation.
  • July 15, 2014

    First Series $1 Note

    Bank note, green, elaborate geometric patterns, a bearded man in military dress uniform with many medals: King George V.
    The First series $1 featured King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936. The vignette on the back of the note represents agriculture.
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