2 Dollars Dominion of Canada

€206,331.00
IssuerCanada
Year1870
TypeStandard banknote
Value2 Dollars (2 CAD)
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionPaper
Size185 × 75 mm
ShapeRectangular
PrinterBA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Montreal,Ottawa, Canada (1866-2012)
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Reference(s) Ch GPM#DC-3
Obverse descriptionA black and white frame made of decorative shapes and including the value of the banknote `2` & `TWO`. In the two upper corners, the value `2` is shown in a decorative form. In the middle, an Indian sitting watching a passing train. On the left, a portrait of General Jams Wolfe and on the right, a portrait of General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. At the top, the words `Dominion of Canada` and on either side the serial number.
Reverse descriptionA composition based on decorative forms. In the center, the only lettering.
Signature(s)W. Dickinson, T. D. Harington,
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Obverse letteringAuthorised by 31 Vic. Cap46 2 - 2 THE Dominion of Canada Will Pay to the bearer TWO DOLLARS 2 - TWO - 2 Ottawa, July 1st 1870 For Minister of Finance - For Receiver General British American BANK NOTE Co. Montreal & Ottawa
Reverse lettering2 - PAYABLE AT TORONTO - 2 British American BANK NOTE Co. Montreal & Ottawa
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Catalog ID4550391660
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