Description

BC-5 1935 Canada $5 Osborne-Towers, English, Check Letter B, BCS Certified VF-25 (Rust, Faded). Serial Number A141895

When the Bank of Canada opened for business on March 11, 1935, it issued its own notes in denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, and $1000. The notes were of the mall 6 x 2 7 8 inch format, which resulted in a saving of both bank note paper and ink. This bank of Canada issue consisted of separate unilingual English and French notes. Most of the French notes were sent to the Bank of Canada agency in Montreal for distribution, although most of the other agencies received a small amount as well.

Specifications:
Charlton Code: BC-5
Face Design: Edward, the Prince of Wales
Back Design: Electric Power allegory: Seated male with symbols of electricity
Signature: Left: J.A.C. Osborne, Right: G.F. Towers
Variety: English Version