1937 Canada $1 Banknote – King George VI & Allegory of Agriculture | First Bilingual Issue
Step back into pre-war Canada with this 1937 $1 banknote (P-58), issued by the Bank of Canada and printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company. Featuring King George VI in formal attire and an allegorical depiction of Agriculture, this note marked a turning point in Canadian currency history as the first fully bilingual series. Withdrawn decades later, it remains a prized collectible for its regal portraiture and symbolic artistry.
Key Details
• Pick Number: P-58 • Denomination: $1 CAD • Dimensions: 152 × 73 mm • Material: Paper • Watermark: None • Obverse: Portrait of King George VI, bilingual text (English/French) • Reverse: Allegory of Agriculture – seated female figure with wheat and tools • Signature Varieties: Osborne-Towers, Coyne-Towers, Gordon-Towers • Printer: Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
Why Collect This Note?
✔️ Royal Portraiture – Features King George VI in his early reign ✔️ Historic Milestone – First Canadian note series with bilingual design ✔️ 1937 Birth Year Gift – A meaningful keepsake from a pivotal year ✔️ Symbolic Reverse – Celebrates Canada’s agricultural heritage through classical allegory
Perfect for
Collectors of early Canadian currency, royal memorabilia enthusiasts, and those seeking a meaningful gift from 1937.
