1922 Canadian Bank of Commerce Barbados $5 Banknote – PMG 25 Very Fine | Pick S121

A scarce and highly collectible 1922 $5 Barbados banknote issued by The Canadian Bank of Commerce for circulation in Barbados. This attractive note is professionally graded PMG 25 (Very Fine) and features the classic allegorical “Britannia” design that has made these early Caribbean issues so popular with collectors.

Issued on January 2, 1922, this note represents an important piece of both Barbadian and Canadian banking history, dating from the era when Canadian chartered banks operated branches throughout the British West Indies.

Specifications:

• Issuer: The Canadian Bank of Commerce
• Country: Barbados
• Denomination: 5 Dollars
• Date: January 2, 1922
• Pick Number: S121
• Printer: Canadian Bank Note Company (CBNC)
• Serial Number: 15955
• Grade: PMG 25 – Very Fine
• Currency: Barbados Currency

This original note displays strong detail with honest circulation, solid eye appeal, and excellent historical significance. Caribbean banknotes from this period are increasingly sought after and are considerably scarcer than their Canadian counterparts.

A wonderful addition to any collection of Caribbean banknotes, Canadian chartered bank notes, British Commonwealth currency, or world paper money.

Guaranteed genuine. The note shown is the exact note you will receive.