almost there

nice set...

efforts can be clearly seen with hard work and dedication to keep the resolution going 

Nice set ! 

My resolution is to make no resolutions ! 

I was hoping that Rupiah would comment on this link since he has postulated that the BSW prefix may be a trial run for media exposure before earlier prefixes were printed or some unusual printing technique was used. An update would be appreciated.

I haven't seen a post by Rupiah in a long time (years probably).  Hope he's just taking a break.

You can speculate all you want about the BSW but the BoC & their printers have been known to short-change several prefixes over the years:
$20 Journey EGR (there's others like 2011 AUT which seem tough)
$10 BEP, BEL & 2003 BER
$5.00 2001 AOF & 2004 HOH
& for polymer it is (or should be) a well known fact that the EKZ $100, AMK $50, BSW $20 & FTH $10 were all shafted in terms of the numbers released. Actually the M-C FTH came as a real surprise since it was like the 2003 BER since the 2004 BER had a full release & the M-P FTH had a full releases. Also M-C GHD $50 & W-P FVP $20 were also scarce in numbers.

So much for my New Years resolution of not starting any new collections this year 

Thanks for sharing, I had not seen this auction but am tracking now. Should go for 400-500 I’d guess. It’s the nicest grade I’ve seen.

That's a really nice example of the BSW prefix.  Mine was in pretty beat up (rough shape) & it took me years to find it.  It will be interesting to see how that original VF35 example ends (what the final hammer price will be).

Thanks walktothewater! I had thought it would grade higher than it did but certainly not complaining, I am no expert.
I was hoping that Rupiah would comment on this link since he has postulated that the BSW prefix may be a trial run for media exposure before earlier prefixes were printed or some unusual printing technique was used. An update would be appreciated.

That's a really nice example of the BSW prefix.  Mine was in pretty beat up (rough shape) & it took me years to find it.  It will be interesting to see how that original VF35 example ends (what the final hammer price will be).

Thanks for the info! It would be interesting to see one sell at auction.

Hello Archey80,
You have got your wish! I have listed my BSW 0190139 with Geoffrey Bell Auctions, to finish on April 29. It is BCS certified VF-35 original. I am not aware of any ever coming to auction before and this should answer some of the many questions from over the years.

The listing can be seen at   https://auctions.gbellauctions.com/Bank-of-Canada-20-2012-Scarce-BSW-Prefix_i56334402 

just lost by 7 bills only ....