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| Issuer | The Dominion Bank |
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| Year | 1931 |
| Type | Local banknote |
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| Obverse description | The note presents intaglio-engraved oval portrait vignettes of two bank directors: Dudley Dawson at left and Clifton H. Carlisle at right, each set within ornate guilloche frames. At centre, a large numeral '5' is rendered in intaglio over a fine guilloche underprint in pink and green, flanked by the date 'TORONTO, 1ST FEB'Y, 1931' and the promise text 'WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND'. Two facsimile signatures of the Treasurer and General Manager appear below the central vignette, with repeated numeral '5' borders running along the top and bottom margins. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is engraved in a deep blue-green intaglio, centred on a detailed cartographic vignette of Canada with geographic features rendered in fine line work. Large numeral '5' counters appear at the left and right within elaborate guilloche surrounds, with additional small '5' numerals at the lower centre and corner ornaments. The composition is framed by an intricate borderwork of intertwined scrollwork and lathe-work patterns. |
| Reverse lettering | THE DOMINION BANK 5 FIVE DOLLARS CANADIAN BANK NOTE COMPANY LIMITED |
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