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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
1984,0605.349
Denomination
dollar
, 1
Description
Paper banknote.
(whole)
Engraved portrait of King George V at centre, supported by maple leaves; flanked by denomination at left and seal of the department of finance at right: printed in black and green.
(obverse)
View of library of parliament at centre, flanked by denomination within lathework frame at either side; all surrounded by lathework border: printed in green.
(reverse)
Producer name
Printed by:
Canadian Bank Note Company
Authority
Issuer:
Government of Canada
Production date
1923
Production place
Issued in:
Canada
Printed in:
Ottawa
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
180 millimetres
Width:
85 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
parliament
library
king/queen
leaf
Associated names
Portrait of:
George V, King of the United Kingdom
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
William L S Barrett
Acquisition date
1984
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1984,0605.349
Banknote serial number
C5998207