1 dollar 1967 commemorative

Common. This was a standard regular-issue commemorative note with significant print runs to meet public demand during the Centennial year. Secondary market data shows consistent availability with UNC examples selling for $3-$13.45 historically and recent sales around $8.65, indicating high circulation among collectors. The note remains readily obtainable in all grades.

Issued in 1967 to commemorate the centennial of Canadian Confederation (1867-1967), this note represents a significant moment in Canadian national identity. The reverse design of Canada's First Parliament Building emphasizes the nation's democratic heritage and architectural legacy, while Queen Elizabeth II's portrait on the obverse reflects Canada's status as a Commonwealth realm during this period of national celebration.

The obverse features a formal profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II positioned on the right side, rendered in the classical numismatic style of the era, wearing formal attire with a pearl earring. The background incorporates ornate decorative elements including shield or coat of arms designs in the center, maple leaf emblems, and heraldic symbols integrated into geometric triangular patterns—all characteristic of Canadian commemorative design. The reverse showcases a detailed engraved illustration of the iconic Parliament Building on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, rendered in Gothic Revival architectural style with multiple spires, towers, and ornate details. The building is depicted with a waterfront setting and surrounding trees, emphasizing Canada's natural and architectural heritage. Bilingual inscriptions frame both sides in English and French, reflecting Canadian official bilingualism.

FRONT SIDE: 'CENTENNIAL OF CANADIAN CONFEDERATION' / 'LE CENTENAIRE DE LA CONFEDERATION CANADIENNE' (The Centennial of Canadian Confederation); 'ONE DOLLAR' / 'UN DOLLAR'; 'CANADA'; 'BANK OF CANADA' / 'BANQUE DU CANADA'; 'WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND' / 'PAIERA AU PORTEUR SUR DEMANDE'; 'OTTAWA'; '1967'; Signatures: 'J.R. Beattie' (Deputy Governor / Sous-Gouverneur) and 'L. Rasminsky' (Governor / Gouverneur); '1867 1967' (commemorative years). BACK SIDE: 'CENTENNIAL OF CANADIAN CONFEDERATION' / 'LE CENTENAIRE DE LA CONFEDERATION CANADIENNE'; 'CANADA'S FIRST PARLIAMENT BUILDING' / 'LE PREMIER EDIFICE PARLEMENTAIRE DU CANADA'; 'ONE DOLLAR' / 'UN DOLLAR'.

This note was produced using intaglio engraving, the traditional high-security banknote printing method. The detailed line work visible in both the portrait and the Parliament Building illustration, combined with the crisp registration of the bilingual text and ornate border patterns, are characteristic of intaglio production. The Bank of Canada employed Canadian Bank Note Company as the primary printer for this issue, utilizing advanced anti-counterfeiting techniques standard for the period.

The observed specimen shows signatures of J.R. Beattie (Deputy Governor) and L. Rasminsky (Governor), with serial number G1452203. This represents the standard variety for this Pick number (P-84b). Known varieties exist based on signature combinations, with Beattie/Rasminsky being the primary variant. The note designation as P-84b indicates it is the second catalogue listing for the 1967 one dollar denomination, distinguishing it from other variants in the series.