Catalog
4 Dollars = 20 Shillings
| Issuer | Accommodation Bank |
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| Year | 1837 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the bold title 'ACCOMMODATION' at the top, with the large numeral '4' repeated at the upper left and right flanked by ornate lathe-work panels. A central vignette presents a classical allegorical figure seated beside a column and shield, rendered in fine intaglio engraving, with the legend 'Upper Canada BANK' arching below. The lower portion carries a manuscript promise-to-pay text in letterpress reading 'Will pay the bearer Twenty Shillings twelve months after date in Specie Current Bank Notes for value received,' with the place of issue noted as Kingston and two handwritten signatures. |
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| Obverse lettering | ACCOMMODATION Upper Canada BANK 4 FIVE HUNDRED SHAREHOLDERS GO GOOD TO SUPPORT THIS BANK FOR SALE THE AMOUNT OF REAL ESTATE PLEDGED FOR EIGHTFOLD MORE THAN THIS BANK Will pay the bearer Twenty Shillings twelve months after date in Specie Current Bank Notes for value received Kingston |
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| Variants | S1547r - remainder without date and serial number S1547a - issued note |
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