2009 Bank of Canada $5 Paper Banknote – Sir Wilfrid Laurier – Pick# 102c | Collect Canadian Journey Series Notes at Notescounter
Add a modern classic to your collection with the 2009 Bank of Canada $5 paper banknote, Pick# 102c. Issued as part of the Canadian Journey Series, this note features a dignified portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s seventh Prime Minister, and celebrates the nation’s achievements in space exploration. Withdrawn from circulation and replaced by polymer in later years, this paper issue remains a favorite among collectors of Canadian currency and transitional banknote designs.
Obverse Features:
Portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Prime Minister from 1896 to 1911)
Text: “Bank of Canada – Banque du Canada – Five Dollars – Cinq Dollars”
Color scheme: Predominantly blue with multicolored underprint
Signatures: Mark Carney (Governor) and Paul Jenkins (Senior Deputy Governor)
Stylized maple leaf and fine-line background patterns
Reverse Design:
Theme: Space Exploration
Illustration of Canadarm2 and Dextre robotic systems used on the International Space Station
Text excerpt from “The Handshake” by Roch Carrier, celebrating Canadian innovation and cooperation
Security Features:
Watermark: Ghost image of Laurier
Embedded metallic security thread
Microprinting and fine-line engraving
See-through registration device and UV-reactive elements
Specifications:
Issue Year: 2009
Series: Canadian Journey Series
Dimensions: 152 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Printer: Canadian Bank Note Company
Catalog References: Pick# 102c | Numista# 447
Why Collect This Note:
Transitional Banknote: One of the final paper $5 notes before Canada’s shift to polymer
Historical Tribute: Honors Sir Wilfrid Laurier, a pivotal figure in Canadian politics
Scientific Theme: Celebrates Canada’s contributions to space technology
Classic Design: Rich blue tones, bilingual text, and detailed engraving
Collector’s Choice: Ideal for those focused on Canadian Journey Series, historical figures, and discontinued paper issues
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