A black and white frame with decorative shapes including the value of the banknote: `25` & `TWENTY FIVE CENTS`. In the center, a portrait of Britannia wearing a spear on her shoulder and a helmet on her head. Above her, the inscription `The Dominion of Canada` and on either side the value of the banknote `25` & `TWENTY FIVE CENTS`, as well as the signatures and date. At the bottom, the printer of the note.
Reverse description
A composition based on decorative forms. In the center, the lettering.
Signature(s)
W. Dickinson, T. D. Harington,
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
25
Authorised by - 31 Vict. Cap.46.
THE DOMINION OF CANADA
WILL PAY ON DEMAND
TWENTY FIVE CENTS
MARCH 1st, 1870
FOR MINISTER OF FINANCE
FOR RECEIVER GENERAL
British American BANKNOTE Co Montreal & Ottawa
Reverse lettering
REDEEMABLE
ON PRESENTATION AT
MONTREAL, TORONTO
OR ST. JOHN.
