Catalog
10 Dollars
| Issuer | Macdonald & Co. |
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| Year | 1863 |
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| Reference(s) | P#S1849 |
| Obverse description | Printed in black on cream cotton paper, the obverse is set in letterpress with the firm name 'MACDONALD & CO.' in large bold type across the centre, surmounted by a crowned armorial vignette flanked by a lion and a unicorn and inscribed 'ESTABLISHED 1859', while ornate lathe-work panels at the upper corners carry the denomination numeral '10'. A seated classical female figure occupies a small circular vignette at the lower left, an ewer vignette appears at the lower right, and the place of issue 'Victoria, VANCOUVERS ISLAND.' is inscribed to the right. The promise-to-pay obligation, dated 6 September 1863, is rendered in manuscript script across the body of the note. |
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| Obverse lettering | MACDONALD & CO. BANKERS. ESTABLISHED 1859 Victoria VANCOUVERS ISLAND. We promise to pay the Bearer on demand at our Office here the sum of Ten Dollars for value received 6 Sept 1863 10 |
| Reverse description | The reverse is entirely unprinted, presenting plain cream-coloured cotton paper aged to an uneven buff tone with pronounced fold lines and surface wear consistent with genuine circulation; no vignettes, typeset lettering, or design elements of any kind are present. |
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