Old Canadian Currency Appraisal

Canadian 1 Dollar Bill (1954 Series)

This item is an aged Canadian one-dollar bill from the 1954 'Modified Portrait' series. The bill's dominant color scheme is green with accents of other colors in the crest and security features. It features a portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II on the front, positioned to the right of the central text block. The portrait shows the Queen wearing a pearl necklace and earrings, looking slightly to her left. To the left of the Queen's portrait are two signatures, one prominently displayed horizontally and another smaller one vertically. The text 'CANADA', 'ONE DOLLAR', and 'UN DOLLAR' are centrally located, indicating its denomination and country of origin in both English and French. Above this text, a depiction of the Canadian Coat of Arms is visible, featuring a shield supported by a lion and a unicorn, topped with St. Edward's Crown. The phrases 'BANK OF CANADA' and 'BANQUE DU CANADA' (Bank of Canada) run vertically along the right edge of the bill. The serial number 'LF9494731' is displayed twice on the front, once on the upper right and again on the mid-right. 'THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER' and 'CE BILLET A COURS LÉGAL' are printed below the coat of arms. The number '1' appears in the top left and bottom right corners, within an oval design. The bill exhibits significant wear and tear, including numerous creases, folds, and wrinkles across its entire surface, suggesting heavy circulation. There is a prominent vertical fold line running through the center and horizontal folds as well. The paper appears somewhat discolored and softened from age and handling, and there may be minor tears along the edges or folds, although the resolution makes precise damage difficult to ascertain. The overall condition suggests that it would be graded in a lower uncirculated or circulated condition category by numismatists.