Who is on the Canadian dollar bill?

William Lyon Mackenzie King
It features, on the front, a portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie King, the coat of arms, and a picture of the Centre Block of Parliament.

Whose portrait is on the Canadian $10 bill?

Sir John A. Macdonald
Since 1971, all Canadian $10 notes have featured the portrait of the Dominion of Canada’s first Prime Minister and one of the Fathers of Confederation, Sir John A. Macdonald.

Who is on the $500 Canadian bill?

First Series $500 Note This was the only $500 note ever issued by the Bank. Printed by Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd., it features a portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, wearing a fur-collared coat.

What is Canada’s biggest bill?

Banknotes of the Canadian dollar are the banknotes or bills (in common lexicon) of Canada, denominated in Canadian dollars (CAD, C$, or $ locally). Currently, they are issued in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations….Production.

Is there a 1000 Canadian Dollar bill?

The $1,000 denomination stopped being issued in 2000, and it is no longer considered legal tender. Essentially, you won’t be able to spend them in a cash transaction. This does not mean that the notes are worthless, however. The Bank of Canada says it will continue to honour them at face value.

Is half a Canadian bill worth anything?

A bill is worth half if between 40% and 60% of the bill remains intact. It is worth nothing if less than this remains intact. This information comes from this source and this source (The Great Canadian Trivia Book by Ray and Kearney). In your example, each half would be worth $50.

Is there a 1000 Canadian Dollar Bill?

How much is a Canadian $10 bill worth?

We buy all Canadian $10 bills issued in 1937. Our offers are dependent upon the condition and rarity of your specific bank note. Prices generally range from $15 to $100; especially choice notes or rare varieties could be worth more.

Did Canada ever have a $25 bill?

The $25 note was issued only in 1935, to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V. As with other 1935 issues, separate English and French versions were printed. The $25 note was withdrawn from circulation in 1937.

How much is a $2 Canadian bill worth?

The Value of the $2 Bill Today Depending on the condition of the bill (nearly perfect or signs of wear and tear) the value can be between $3,000 to $15,000. In some cases, the max value for the $2 bill can be $20,000. It makes you wonder if you have one stashed away somewhere, doesn’t it?

Why are portraits on front of Bank of Canada notes?

The Birds of Canada series broke from earlier Canadian design tradition by featuring larger portraits on the front of the notes. This was one of the features, along with the use of distinct colours and oversized numbers, that improved note recognition and legibility for the partially sighted.

Who are the people on the Canada 150 dollar bill?

The front of the bill features portraits of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and fellow Father of Confederation Sir George-Étienne Cartier, Canada’s first female member of Parliament, Agnes MacPhail, and James Gladstone, Canada’s first senator from a treaty First Nation — the Kainai (Blood) Tribe.

Who is the Prime Minister on the birds of Canada 10 dollar bill?

The obverse and reverse of the Birds of Canada $10 banknote. The prime minister featured on the $10 banknote obverse is John A. Macdonald, whose portrait was engraved by Thomas Hipschen of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in the United States.

Who are some famous artists that live in Canada?

Her paintings are characterized by subtle grids and fields of soft colour. Bill Reid made such a substantial mark on the cultural identity of Canada, that his artwork was depicted on the $20 bank note of the Canadian Journey series, which was printed between 2004 and 2012.