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1 Dollar / Piastre
| Issuer | Farmers Bank of Rustico |
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| Year | 1872 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1841-1935) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse carries a central vignette of a farmer ploughing a field with two draft horses, rendered in fine intaglio engraving. The bank title FARMERS BANK OF RUSTICO arcs across the top, with bilingual denomination panels — ONE and UNE — positioned at each corner, flanked by ornate guilloche medallions. The lower register bears a bilingual promise-to-pay inscription in English and French, with the place name RUSTICO and manuscript date 1872 alongside printed signature lines for Cashier and President. |
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| Obverse lettering | FARMERS BANK OF RUSTICO ONE UNE PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND This Bank will pay / Cette Banque payera ONE DOLLAR / UNE PIASTRE to the bearer on demand / au porteur à vue Value received RUSTICO Cash. Pres. |
| Reverse description | The reverse is unprinted, presenting a plain cream-toned cotton paper surface with no vignette, text, or ornamental elements, consistent with the simple production standards of this small Canadian provincial private bank issue. |
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