25 Cents 'Shinplaster' Dominion of Canada

Issuer Canada
Year 1870
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 25 Cents (0.25 CAD)
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Paper
Size 116 × 59 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) P#8
Obverse description A black and white frame with decorative shapes including the value of the banknote: `25` & `TWENTY FIVE CENTS`. In the center, a portrait of Britannia wearing a spear on her shoulder and a helmet on her head. Above her, the inscription `The Dominion of Canada` and on either side the value of the banknote `25` & `TWENTY FIVE CENTS`, as well as the signatures and date. At the bottom, the printer of the note.
Obverse lettering 25 Authorised by - 31 Vict. Cap.46. THE DOMINION OF CANADA WILL PAY ON DEMAND TWENTY FIVE CENTS MARCH 1st, 1870 FOR MINISTER OF FINANCE FOR RECEIVER GENERAL British American BANKNOTE Co Montreal & Ottawa
Reverse description A composition based on decorative forms. In the center, the lettering.
Reverse lettering REDEEMABLE ON PRESENTATION AT MONTREAL, TORONTO OR ST. JOHN.
Signature(s) W. Dickinson, T. D. Harington,
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Numisquare ID 6851082210
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