2 Dollars Dominion of Canada

Issuer Canada
Year 1870
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 2 Dollars (2 CAD)
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Paper
Size 185 × 75 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Montreal,Ottawa, Canada (1866-2012)
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Reference(s) Ch GPM#DC-3
Obverse description A black and white frame made of decorative shapes and including the value of the banknote `2` & `TWO`. In the two upper corners, the value `2` is shown in a decorative form. In the middle, an Indian sitting watching a passing train. On the left, a portrait of General Jams Wolfe and on the right, a portrait of General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. At the top, the words `Dominion of Canada` and on either side the serial number.
Obverse lettering Authorised by 31 Vic. Cap46 2 - 2 THE Dominion of Canada Will Pay to the bearer TWO DOLLARS 2 - TWO - 2 Ottawa, July 1st 1870 For Minister of Finance - For Receiver General British American BANK NOTE Co. Montreal & Ottawa
Reverse description A composition based on decorative forms. In the center, the only lettering.
Reverse lettering 2 - PAYABLE AT TORONTO - 2 British American BANK NOTE Co. Montreal & Ottawa
Signature(s) W. Dickinson, T. D. Harington,
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Numisquare ID 4550391660
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