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5 Pounds The Royal Bank of Canada
| Issuer | The Royal Bank of Canada |
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| Year | 1938 |
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| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
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| Obverse description | A classical allegorical female figure, seated in three-quarter view at left, rendered in fine intaglio engraving against a warm yellow and gold guilloche underprint. The centre of the note carries a large ornate rosette vignette with the denomination numeral '5' and the word 'FIVE' interlaced within elaborate scrollwork, flanked by radiating sunburst rays. The date 'JANUARY 3RD 1938' appears below the central vignette, with 'FIVE POUNDS AT ITS BRANCH IN KINGSTON, JAMAICA' inscribed beneath, and signature lines for General Manager and President at the lower margin. |
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| Obverse lettering | DOMINION OF CANADA THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA INCORPORATED 1869. WILL PAY TO BEARER ON DEMAND FIVE FIVE POUNDS AT ITS BRANCH IN KINGSTON, JAMAICA CANADIAN BANK NOTE COMPANY LIMITED GENERAL MANAGER PRESIDENT |
| Reverse description | The centre of the reverse is occupied by a large intaglio vignette of the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom, supported by a crowned lion on the left and a unicorn on the right, with the motto scroll 'DIEU ET MON DROIT' below and 'HONI SOIT MAL' visible on the garter. The central shield is flanked by symmetrical guilloche panels, each incorporating the denomination numeral '5' and the word 'FIVE' in ornate letterpress. The bank name and denomination appear in bold lettering at the top and bottom of the design. |
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