5 Dollars

Issuer	Mechanics Bank, Montreal
Year	1837
Type	Standard circulation banknote
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Obverse description	Black intaglio-printed note on cream paper, with a central vignette of a seated allegorical female figure beside a large gear wheel, symbolising industry and mechanics. Large numeral "5" counters appear in the four corners, flanked by side vignettes of seated figures; the header reads "LOWER CANADA" with the bank name "THE MECHANICS BANK" in bold letterpress across the centre. A manuscript date of May 1, 1837, place of issue "MONTREAL," and the promise to pay "FIVE DOLLARS on demand" are inscribed in the lower portion, with two handwritten signatures below.
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Reverse description	Plain unprinted reverse of cream-coloured cotton paper, showing significant age toning and fold lines consistent with circulation. Manuscript endorsements in ink are visible across the surface, a common characteristic of early Canadian chartered bank issues used in commerce.
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Variants	S1861 - dated 01.05.1837 S1861 - dated 01.06.1837
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