Happy Friday! Week 561

[Jennifer F.]

Q: When WWI broke out (1914) what was the largest financial institution in Canada; and which two men were featured on that bank's 1914 banknote series?

 

 

Our first place winner will receive a coupon for 1 note graded under the Standard grading tier. (You must have an active account with PMG,call PMG for details) There will also be a runner up prize given to a randomly selected player with the correct answer.

 

REMINDER: The Numisma-Quest ends on Saturday at midnight EST. Entries after that time will not be valid. See the Trivia info post for more details.

 

Have a great weekend everyone and good luck!

[cwtripp]

The largest financial institution was The Bank of Montreal. On their 1914 Series Note the two men featured were : Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor and Sir (Henry) Vincent Meredith.

[dan8402]

Bank of Montreal - Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor and Vincent Meredith

[SamD]

Bank of Montreal Taylor/Meredith.

[Abraham_Iam]

The Bank of Montreal, and Taylor & Meredith.

[dadams]

"In 1914, the Bank of Montreal had C$260 million in assets, 179 offices, and 1,650 employees" making it the largest bank in Canada at the outbreak of WWI.

 

The two vignette portraits showed Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor (General Manger) and Vincent Meredith (President)

[Jennifer F.]

Q: When WWI broke out (1914) what was the largest financial institution in Canada; and which two men were featured on that bank's 1914 banknote series?

 

 

A: Bank of Montreal. Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor & Vincent Meredith.

 

 

Thanks to everyone for participating. And congratulations to our winners:

1st place: SamD

Runner up: Abraham_Iam

 

I hope everyone has a great week, see you next time!