DTCP 053 - The Devils Head

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!A hidden face. A national panic. A banknote that became one of Canada's strangest urban legends.In 1954, the Bank of Canada released a new series of banknotes featuring a redesigned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. It didn't take long for Canadians to notice something unsettling hidden within the curls of the Queen's hair—a shadowy face that many believed resembled the Devil.Rumours spread quickly. Some refused to accept the bills. Others claimed the image was evidence of occult influence, political sabotage, or a secret message hidden in plain sight. As the panic grew, the Bank of Canada quietly altered the design, creating one of the country's most sought-after collector's items.Join Amanda Joy as she explores the history of the infamous Devil's Head banknotes, the conspiracy theories they inspired, and why one accidental illusion became a lasting piece of Canadian folklore.🌱 PayYourRent.ca is an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative calling on settlers to engage in ongoing, voluntary financial redistribution in support of Indigenous land defenders, sovereignty, and community well-being.This foundation supports urgent needs like housing, food security, legal defense, and cultural revitalization—all grounded in the principle that land back also means resource back.If you live, work, or benefit from life on stolen land, consider learning more or making a monthly contribution at PayYourRent.ca.Justice isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment. Your next creepy obsession starts here. ✨ This episode is brought to you by Fable & Frame Creative ✨Fable & Frame Creative offers Niagara Region portraits and at-home newborn sessions, capturing not just how life looks — but how it feels. Because your life isn’t ordinary. It’s a fable, and it deserves to be framed like one.🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!🕯️ You can find new episodes of Down the Crooked Path every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.Canadian content airs right here on the Canadian Creepies feed—so stay tuned, and stay on the path.Edited by Kyle McDonnell