1954 Bank of Canada $10 Banknote BC-32a Coyne-Towers Devil's Face BCS Fine 12

A heavily circulated example of the 1954 Bank of Canada Ten Dollar note — the famous Devil's Face variety — certified and graded Fine 12 by Banknote Certification Service (BCS) with the coveted BCS Guarantee. Catalogue reference BC-32a, bearing the signatures of J.E. Coyne (Deputy Governor) and G.F. Towers (Governor), prefix D/D, serial number D/D8390920. BCS notes Writing as a comment.

Dated Ottawa, 1954, the obverse features the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by artist Yousuf Karsh, in which the highlights of her hair behind the ear were perceived by many to resemble a demonic face — giving rise to the legendary Devil's Face nickname. The Bank of Canada subsequently modified the portrait, making the original Devil's Face notes a highly sought-after variety among Canadian paper money collectors. The reverse displays one of the most breathtaking designs in Canadian numismatic history — a stunning Rocky Mountain landscape featuring a dramatic peak reflected in a tranquil alpine lake, surrounded by dense coniferous forest, rendered in rich purple-blue tones. Printed by the British American Bank Note Company, Limited.

• Issuer: Bank of Canada
• Denomination: $10
• Date: 1954
• Catalogue: BC-32a (Coyne-Towers, Devil's Face)
• Prefix: D/D
• Serial Number: D/D8390920
• Grade: BCS Fine 12
• Cert #: FR498
• BCS Guarantee: Yes
• Comments: Writing
• Printer: British American Bank Note Company, Limited
• Encapsulated: Yes (BCS slab)

Encapsulated in an original BCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package/seal is not intact. The BCS-certified banknote shown is the exact banknote you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.