A black and white frame made of decorative shapes and including the value of the banknote `1` & `ONE`. In the middle, a representation of Britannia wearing a shield and pointing on Canada on a globe. An owl, a dove, and a cherub holding a caduceus complete the central illustration. On the left, a portrait of the French navigator and explorer Jacques Cartier and on the right, within a decorative form the value `1`. At the top center the words `Dominion of Canada` and on either side the serial number.
Reverse description
A composition based on decorative forms. In the center, the only lettering.
Signature(s)
W. Dickinson, T. D. Harington,
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
1
THE Dominion of Canada
Will Pay
to the bearer
Ottawa, July 1st 1870
One Dollar
For Minister of Finance
For Receiver General
ONE
Canada Bank Note Printing Tint
British American BANK NOTE Co. Montreal & Ottawa
Reverse lettering
1
PAYABLE AT TORONTO
British American BANK NOTE Co. Montreal & Ottawa
