Archives International Auctions - Auction 110 January 20, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 110 3 January 20, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Canada C anada, 1935. An exceptional three-note specimen group from the first issue of the Bank of Canada, comprising the $2, $5, and $10 English-text Specimen Banknotes, produced at the founding of Canada’s central banking system. Issued to mark the 1935 transition from chartered bank notes to a unified national currency, these specimens represent a cornerstone moment in Canadian monetary history. All three notes are in Choice Uncirculated condition, with excellent centering, strong eye appeal, and crisp original paper. Offered together, the group forms a highly desirable and historically important trio from the inaugural Bank of Canada series. 12 12 Canada. Bank of Canada, 1935, $2, “EnglishText” Specimen Banknote. Canada, 1935. Bank of Canada, 2 Dollars, P-40s, BC-3S, Specimen Banknote, Ottawa issue of 1935, English text only, Black on blue underprint with Portrait of Queen Mary at left, Back is blue with Mercury standing with various modes of transportation at center, Red Specimen overprints, S/N A0000000 pp B, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, but the nearly perfect centering and 4 large, even margins as well as the bright fresh appearance only adds to this lovely notes desirability as well as giving the appearance of a Superb Gem Uncirculated example, printed by the British American Bank Note Company, Ottawa. This rare note represents an important and highly collectible example from the first Bank of Canada issue marking the transition from chartered bank notes to a centralized national currency system in 1935. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $3500-5000