The Canadian Journey Bank Note Series
In 2001, a new series of Canadian banknotes was released to honor Canada's achievements, culture, and its history. The first of the bills released was the $10 bank note in 2001 followed by the $5 in 2002. Later in the year of 2004, the Bank of Canada issued a $100 note in March, a $20 note in September, followed by the $50 bill later in November. Following in May of 2005, the $10 bill was changed with more advanced security features along with the $5 banknote which was released again in November of 2006.
The original $5 and $10 Journey Series Notes had four security points:
1) Three maple leaves that shined brightly when you tilt the note.
2) There was a see-through number to the left of the portrait.
3) There are three places where the ink is thicker, giving it a raised feel to it.
4) On the portrait is a picture of the Coat of Arms along with "BANK OF CANADA" and "BANQUE DU CANADA" which only appears under UV light.
The more recent $5 and $10 bills along with the $20, $50, and $100 notes have six updated security points:
1) A metallic, holographic stripe that goes width-wise on the left side of the note.
2) A small watermark of the portrait to the right of the actual portrait.
3) Security threads that change from gold to green when you tilt the bill.
4) A see-through number when the note is held up to the light can be seen just to the left of the giant number.
5) Places on the bill, such as the coat of arms, portrait, big number, and the wording "BANK OF CANADA" and "BANQUE DU CANADA" have thicker ink, giving these areas a raised feel to them.
6) On the portrait, the bill's worth, "BANK OF CANADA", and "BANQUE DU CANADA" appears under UV light in yellow and red.
The Canadian $5 note has Sir Wilfrid Laurier on the obverse and the reverse shows a picture of children playing.
The Canadian $10 banknote has Sir John A. Macdonald pictured on the front while the back on the bill has a scene representing a Remembrance Day.
The Canadian $20 Journey Series note has Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the reverse represents Canada's arts and culture.
The 2004 Canadian $50 bill shows William Lyon Mackenzie King's portrait on the front and the reverse represents nation building.
The 2004 Canadian $100 Journey Series banknote portrays Sir Robert Laird Borden on the front while pictures of Canada's exploration and innovation are on the back.
C $279.00
