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Canada 1 Dollar 1937 P-58d F
Canada 1 Dollar 1937 P-58d F
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Own a true cornerstone of Canadian paper money history with this 1937 $1 Dominion of Canada note (Pick-58d), offered in Fine (F) condition. This iconic pre-World War II issue combines royal portraiture with a powerful allegorical reverse, making it one of the most recognizable early Bank of Canada designs.
🔎 Design Details
👑 Obverse – King George VI
The front features the formal portrait of George VI, marking the first Canadian banknote series issued after his ascension to the throne in 1936. His portrait symbolizes Canada’s place within the Commonwealth while reflecting the political transition following Edward VIII’s abdication.
The layout includes:
- Ornate lathework and guilloché security patterns
- Bilingual English/French text
- Classic green Treasury styling
- Signatures of Bank of Canada officials (variety P-58d)
This was the first full Bank of Canada series issued entirely under George VI.
🌾 Reverse – Allegory of Agriculture
The reverse features a beautifully engraved allegorical scene symbolizing Agriculture, one of the foundational pillars of Canada’s economy in the 1930s.
The vignette depicts:
- A seated female allegorical figure
- Agricultural elements representing productivity and prosperity
- Detailed classical engraving typical of the era
This design reflects Canada’s identity at the time as a nation strongly rooted in farming, wheat production, and rural development.
📖 Interesting Collector Facts
First Full George VI Canadian Series
The 1937 issue replaced earlier 1935 notes and became the backbone of Canadian currency through World War II.
Issued on the Eve of WWII
These notes circulated during one of the most defining periods in Canadian history, including the country’s wartime mobilization beginning in 1939.
Pre-Modern Security Printing Era
Unlike modern polymer notes, this issue relies purely on intricate engraving and line work for anti-counterfeiting, something collectors deeply appreciate today.
The $1 Was Everyday Money
In 1937, one dollar had significant purchasing power. This note wasn’t ceremonial, it passed through countless hands in daily commerce.
An affordable and historically meaningful example for collectors who value authenticity and character.
🎯 Why This Note Belongs in Your Collection
- Iconic 1937 Canadian design
- King George VI portrait
- Classic “Agriculture” allegorical reverse
- Strong pre-war historical context
- Essential type note for Canadian paper money collectors
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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