hi,
I have what seems to a P85 lawson/bouey Ottawa 1973 with a serial number prefix not listed on the page. Should this be added or is it included somewhere else? Will photo if needed.
I'm the banknote referee for the Canadian catalog.
Your Banknote with the "Prefix: AAR" and the signatures "Lawson/Bouey" is part of a very common Serie so it doesn't deserve a special line. You can save/record your note on the line saying "Lawson/Bouey - P#85a".
I have found similar 3-letter serials of various denominations (1, 2, 5) which are also not listed; so, given the above explanation, I suppose that they are common and not deserving own line.
My question, just out of curiosity, is:
what makes the others deserving a special line?
For example, the 1986 5-dollar note
Crow/Bouey (Prefix: ENX) is listed.
Why
Crow/Bouey (Prefix: ENK) isn't.
Would it be possible to add that information or a link to the comments?
Thank you CoinCollector1243 for the comment,
however, if I may rephrase my question,
what makes these listed prefixes more rare or special? Is there some place where I could find an explanation?
I am not looking for any detailed answer, a general guideline, hint or direction where I might be able to find out more about the subject would do, as so far DuckDuckGo and Google searches have not produced suitable results.
Citeer: "Ruibai"What makes these listed prefixes more rare or special? Is there some place where I could find an explanation?
Numerous factors can contribute to this, such as there being lower print runs for some prefixes. Also, Canadian prefixes with an X at the end indicate that they're replacement notes. However, I would suggest messaging the Canadian banknote referee, as they're likely more knowledgable than me.
Citeer: "Ruibai"What makes these listed prefixes more rare or special? Is there some place where I could find an explanation?
Numerous factors can contribute to this, such as there being lower print runs for some prefixes. Also, Canadian prefixes with an X at the end indicate that they're replacement notes. However, I would suggest messaging the Canadian banknote referee, as they're likely more knowledgable than me.
-The above is a great answer Ruibai. For the 1970's to the 1980's replacement banknotes had prefixes that ended with X. However, there's also short & change-over prefixes. A change-over means that the signatures were changed on a normal prefix and sometimes the older (or newer) signature combination (of the Deputy G & Governor) will be less common. BOC printers stopped producing banknotes with replacement designation so Charlton Guides published lists of notes believed to be insert replacements & short prefixes & change-overs still get released (& are primarily what serious collectors seek). More demand = higher Book Value.
Numista shows the shortened prefixes fairly well. In addition you can check out the CPMF, CoinsandCanada plus I have provided a link to my site for BOC & key terms in collecting.
IMO: the best place to find info on prefixes is the Chartlon Guide to Canadian Government Paper Money
Hope this helps (& happy collecting)!
