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V25 2022 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE MORE QUEEN ELIZABETH II BANKNOTE PORTRAITSThe Sydney Morning Herald had another nice article about Queen Elizabeth II's banknote portraits. -Editor Her face first appeared on banknotes in Canada in 1935 when she was just eight years old. Since then Queen Elizabeth II has featured on the currencies of at least 33 countries, with portraits depicting her up to the age of 90. Now at 96, the Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee - or 70 years on the British throne. Here's a look at her life through the notes of Commonwealth countries and former British colonies.
Canada $20, first issued 1935 
The Queen was still Princess Elizabeth when she first appeared on a banknote while her grandfather King George V, was monarch.
Canada $20, first issued 1935 
Shirley Templefor the curls which resembled those of the child actor - was taken by royal photographer Marcus Adams using a camera built to look like a toy cabinet. Adams operated the device remotely while talking to the children. Cayman Islands $1, first issued 1974 
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