Canadian Banknote Appraisal

1954 Canadian One Dollar Banknote (Queen Elizabeth II)

This item is a 1954 Series Canadian one-dollar banknote, prominently featuring a portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II on the right side. The banknote exhibits a dominant green and light green color scheme, with dark green and black accents. The text 'CANADA' is centrally located in black, with 'ONE DOLLAR' and 'UN DOLLAR' inscribed below it, indicating its bilingual design. The bank's name, 'BANK OF CANADA - BANQUE DU CANADA', is displayed across a horizontal dark green band near the bottom. Two red serial numbers, '6522653', are visible at the upper left and upper right sections of the note, suggesting a specific print run. The paper shows significant signs of wear, including multiple creases and folds, particularly noticeable in the center where it appears to have been folded in half. The color has faded in areas, and there might be some dirt or discoloration from handling. The edges appear somewhat soft and slightly frayed. The overall condition suggests heavy circulation, yet the details of the Queen's portrait and the textual elements remain largely discernible. This series is notable for the 'Devil's Face' variant, though it's unclear from this image if this specific note possesses that characteristic. Visible signatures are present below the 'BANK OF CANADA' text, indicative of the Governor and Deputy Governor at the time of printing. The craftsmanship aligns with standard banknote production of the mid-20th century, utilizing intricate engraving to deter counterfeiting. The visible condition issues reduce its numismatic value, although it still holds historical significance as a piece of Canadian currency from the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II.