{"product_id":"canada-1954-1-devils-face-banknote-coyne-towers-489-i-o-block-vf-xf-1","title":"Canada 1954 $1 Devil's Face Banknote Coyne Towers (489) I\/O Block VF\/XF","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCanada 1954 $1 Devil's Face Banknote Coyne Towers Pick 66a I\/O Block VF\/XF\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original first-issue \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e1954 Series $1 \"Devil's Face\" Banknote\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eBank of Canada \/ Banque du Canada\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the signature pairing of James E. Coyne and Graham F. Towers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountry \/ Issuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Canada (Bank of Canada)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e $1.00 (Un Dollar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eDevil's Face \/ Devil's Head\u003c\/b\u003e (original unaltered portrait)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalog Numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlton #BC-37a \/ Pick #66a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/b\u003e J.E. Coyne (Deputy Governor) \u0026amp; G.F. Towers (Governor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e I\/O 3084489 (Red ink)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/b\u003e Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBNC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Devil's Face\" Variety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Anomaly:\u003c\/b\u003e When the 1954 series debuted, sharp-eyed Canadians noticed that the highlights, loops, and shading in the hair immediately behind Queen Elizabeth II's left ear form the distinct optical appearance of a hooked nose, sneering lips, and eyes of a demon\/devil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e The controversy forced the Bank of Canada to halt production and order both printing companies to re-engrave and darken the plates to produce the \"Modified Hair\" version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature Confirmation:\u003c\/b\u003e Graham Towers retired in December 1954, meaning \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eall\u003c\/b\u003e Coyne-Towers signature combinations belong to this coveted original Devil's Face variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .item-specifics, .item-description {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 16px;}\n  .title {font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px 0;}\n  .specs-grid {display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 24px;}\n  .spec-pair {display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 8px;}\n  .spec-name {font-weight: bold; color: #111;}\n  .spec-value {color: #333;}\n  .description-text {margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50688621773058,"sku":"v1|168690902549|0","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7393\/8178\/files\/s-l1600_97c43711-1d36-407d-8a46-e157af950c47.jpg?v=1791483693","url":"https:\/\/jvcoinscurrency.com\/products\/canada-1954-1-devils-face-banknote-coyne-towers-489-i-o-block-vf-xf-1","provider":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}