Banknote
Canadian $20 bank bill from 1935. The Bank of Canada launched its first series of bank bills on March 11, 1935. On the front: portraits of members of the Royal Family and former Canadian prime ministers. On the reverse: images depicting the rise of agriculture, industry and commerce. Unilingual, the notes are available in English or French. Canadian banknotes became bilingual in 1937.
- Accession Number 1992.27
- Date 1935
- Materials paper
- Technique printed
- Measurements 7,3 x 15 cm
Historical context
This is a $20 bill issued by the Bank of Montreal in 1935. The Bank of Montreal is the oldest incorporated bank in Canada. It played a leading role in the Canadian economy, promoting commercial and industrial development and financing major projects (colonization, canals, transcontinental railroad). Until 1935, it acted as Canada’s central bank, with the privilege of issuing paper money. It also served as the Canadian governmentR...
- Accession Number 1992.27
- Date 1935
- Materials paper
- Technique printed
- Measurements 7,3 x 15 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 1992.027
- On display
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