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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
2005,0906.26
Denomination
dollar
, 20
Description
Banknote.
(whole)
Engraved portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing tree-quarters left, flanked by view of the library of parliament building at right and denomination at left; arms of Canada above: printed in green, yellow, mauve, and ochre.
(obverse)
Vignette depicting a pair of Common Loons, one in foreground swimming left, and other in background, swimming right; both set against a lake scene background: printed in green and pink.
(reverse)
Producer name
Printed by:
Canadian Bank Note Company
Authority
Issuer:
Bank of Canada
Production date
1991
Production place
Issued in:
Canada
Printed in:
Ottawa
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Height:
70 millimetres
Length:
153 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
heraldry
parliament
library
bird
landscape
architecture
Associated names
Portrait of:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Associated places
Topographic representation of:
Parliament of Canada
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Anonymous
Acquisition date
2005
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2005,0906.26
Banknote serial number
ASB7385939