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Bank of Canada Note Values

Market data for 29,307 Bank of Canada currency listings.

What you'll usually pay

$19.99 typical price
Most are between$5$172
Brand new$11.13
Used$20.48
On sale now29,307

💡 Used ones cost about 84% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The highest value is found in certified notes, specifically Legacy Currency Grading (+400%). Rare types like Devil's Head Notes (+149%) and 1935 issues (+304%) command significant premiums over the 19.99 market median.

💚 Best value for your money

1973 2,842 on sale$11.95 · 40% cheaper
1967 1,126 on sale$12.33 · 38% cheaper
1974 841 on sale$13.95 · 30% cheaper
Uncertified 15,320 on sale$17.5 · 12% cheaper
Banknotes 19,254 on sale$18.94 · 5% cheaper

Price by circulated/uncirculated

Uncirculated
$20
Not Specified
$19.99
Circulated
$21.12+6%
Unknown
$26.49+33%

Why? Prices are relatively stable across conditions, with Circulated notes at 21.12 and Uncirculated at 20.

Price by year

1973
$11.95-40%
1967
$12.33-38%
1974
$13.95-30%
1954
$21.97+10%
1937
$24.99+25%
1935
$80.73+304%

Why? Value varies by rarity, ranging from 11.95 for 1973 notes to 80.73 for 1935 notes.

Price by certification

Uncertified
$17.5-12%
PMG
$69.99+250%
PCGS Banknote Grading
$71.13+256%
PCGS Currency
$74.99+275%
BCS
$91.76+359%
Legacy Currency Grading
$99.97+400%

Why? Professional grading adds significant value, with Legacy Currency Grading at 99.97 compared to 17.5 for uncertified notes.

Price by type

Banknotes
$18.94-5%
Replacement Notes
$23.11+16%
Polymer Notes
$28.45+42%
Devil's Head Notes
$49.79+149%
Face
$49.78+149%
Collections, Lots
$59.95+200%

Why? Specialty items like Collections, Lots (59.95) and Devil's Head Notes (49.79) outperform standard Banknotes (18.94).

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Common questions

How much does professional certification affect the price?

Certified notes see a large increase, with BCS graded notes at 91.76 and uncertified notes at 17.5.

Which year of Bank of Canada notes is the most expensive?

Based on the data, 1935 notes have the highest median price at 80.73.

What is the price difference between standard banknotes and polymer notes?

Standard banknotes have a median of 18.94, while polymer notes are higher at 28.45.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5$172, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.