The Canadian $500 bill is a rare collectible that's sure to impress. It was last printed in 2000.
This note features a portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, a former Prime Minister of Canada.
Design and Rarity
The Canadian $500 bill was designed to be a high-security note, featuring a portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada.
The note's design was meant to be both visually appealing and difficult to counterfeit.
One of the key design elements was the use of a large portrait of Laurier, which was meant to be a prominent feature of the note.
The $500 bill was one of the rarest Canadian banknotes, with only a limited number printed and circulated.
Only a small percentage of the population ever had the chance to own a $500 bill, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest bill in Canadian currency?
The largest bill in Canadian currency is the $100 denomination. This is the highest value bill available in Canadian paper money.
Sources
- https://www.numizon.com/en/banknote/500-dollars-type-1935-french-canada/can-p55/
- https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note217016.html
- https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/rare-500-canadian-bills-could-be-worth-a-lot-of-money-says-timmins-collector-1.5201419
- https://observer.com/2024/02/rare-currancy-auction-heritage-world-paper-money/
- https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note205810.html
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