25 Cents 'Shinplaster' Dominion of Canada

Issuer Canada
Year 1900
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 25 Cents (0.25 CAD)
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Paper
Size 114 × 69 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), Ottawa, New York, United States (1795-date)
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Reference(s) Ch GPM#DC-15
Obverse description A black and white frame with decorative shapes including the value of the banknote: `25` & `TWENTY FIVE CENTS`. On the left, the inscription `The Dominion of Canada` accompanied by the value of the note `25` & `TWENTY FIVE CENTS` as well as the date and signature. On the right, an allegory of a seated Britannia holding a shield and a trident with a sailing ship in the background. At the bottom, the printer of the banknote.
Obverse lettering 25 AUTHORIZED BY R.S.C. CAP.31. THE DOMININION OF CANADA WILL PAY ON DEMAND TWENTY FIVE CENTS JANUARY 2ND 1900 OTTAWA DEPUTY MINISTER OF FINANCE AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, OTTAWA.
Reverse description A composition based on decorative shapes and the value of the banknote : `25 CENTS`.
Reverse lettering 25 CENTS AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, OTTAWA.
Signature(s) John Mortimer Courtney, T. C. Boville, John C. Saunders,
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Numisquare ID 3815418030
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