Catalog
1 Louis/Pound 5 Chelins/Shillings = 5 Dollars
| Issuer | Banque du Peuple |
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| Year | 1845 |
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| Reference(s) | P#S889 |
| Obverse description | The obverse is laid out in a bilingual format, with French and English text in parallel columns. At the top, the bank title LA BANQUE DU PEUPLE is inscribed in large letters across the full width. Three allegorical female figures serve as vignettes: a seated figure at left, a central standing figure holding a sheaf of wheat within an ornate surround, and a figure at right seated on a globe. The denomination is stated in both languages as UN LOUIS / ONE POUND and Cinq Chelins / Five Shillings, with MONTREAL indicated as the place of issue, flanked by the numeral 5 in the corners. |
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| Obverse lettering | LA BANQUE DU PEUPLE N° Cette Banque payera au porteur UN LOUIS Cinq Chelins courant, valeur reçue (MONTREAL) This Bank will pay to the bearer ONE POUND Five Shillings Hamoney value received INCORPORÉE PAR ACTE DE PARLEMENT 5 |
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| Reverse lettering | LA BANQUE PEUPLE 5 |
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