CANADA 2012 : Bank Of Canada $50 Polymer Note, Uncirculated
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:38771896 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada |
| Type: Polymer Notes | Certification: Uncertified |
| Year: 2012 | Country: Canada |
| Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated | Grade: Ungraded |
The PortraitWilliam Lyon Mackenzie King was Canada’s longest serving Prime Minister, whose time in office spanned much of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. King presided over some of the most transformative times of Canadian history: independence from the United Kingdom; the Second World War; the introduction of unemployment insurance in 1940 and family allowances in 1944; and active participation in the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations. The Canadian Citizenship Act ...;was also introduced under King’s government in 1947. Prior to its introduction, "Canadians" were considered British subjects rather than Canadian citizens.
CCGS Amundsen, Research IcebreakerThe Canadian Coast Guard Ship Amundsen became a research icebreaker in 2003. Previously, it was known as the CCGS Sir John Franklin. The ageing icebreaker was overhauled in 2002 by a consortium of universities and government agencies and re-launched as the Amundsen–a leading-edge research vessel. Jointly operated by ArcticNet and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Amundsen has the capacity to travel 15, 000 nautical miles before returning to port–sometimes staying at sea for over a full year. One of several unique features on this vessel is a ‘moon pool’–a hole at the bottom of the ship that lets scientists deploy instruments such as a remotely operated vehicle to explore the depths of the Arctic Ocean, even while the ship is surrounded by thick sea ice.
"Arctic" in InuktitutInuktitut, in its various dialects, is the indigenous language spoken by many of the Inuit peoples of Canada’s Arctic regions. It is identified as an official language in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami was the national organization that ensured that the text shown on this bank note is an appropriate translation of “Arctic.”
SpecificsPortrait: William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister, 1921-30 and 1935-48Building: The Centre Block of ParliamentSignatures: Left - Carolyn A. Wilkins, Right - Stephen S. PolozSize: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches)Issue date: 26 March 2012
CCGS Amundsen, Research IcebreakerThe Canadian Coast Guard Ship Amundsen became a research icebreaker in 2003. Previously, it was known as the CCGS Sir John Franklin. The ageing icebreaker was overhauled in 2002 by a consortium of universities and government agencies and re-launched as the Amundsen–a leading-edge research vessel. Jointly operated by ArcticNet and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Amundsen has the capacity to travel 15, 000 nautical miles before returning to port–sometimes staying at sea for over a full year. One of several unique features on this vessel is a ‘moon pool’–a hole at the bottom of the ship that lets scientists deploy instruments such as a remotely operated vehicle to explore the depths of the Arctic Ocean, even while the ship is surrounded by thick sea ice.
"Arctic" in InuktitutInuktitut, in its various dialects, is the indigenous language spoken by many of the Inuit peoples of Canada’s Arctic regions. It is identified as an official language in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami was the national organization that ensured that the text shown on this bank note is an appropriate translation of “Arctic.”
SpecificsPortrait: William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister, 1921-30 and 1935-48Building: The Centre Block of ParliamentSignatures: Left - Carolyn A. Wilkins, Right - Stephen S. PolozSize: 152.4 x 69.85 mm (6.0 x 2.75 inches)Issue date: 26 March 2012
