Dominion of Canada 25 Cents Banknote 1870 Fractional Currency Shinplaster

Description

Dominion of Canada 25 Cents Banknote 1870 Fractional Currency Shinplaster
Condition: Discoloration, wear and rough edges
Uneven hand cut note.
Reference: DC-1c
Signatures:
W. Dickinson / T.D. Harington
Obverse
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.
Lettering:
25 - 25
TWENTY FIVE CENTS - TWENTY FIVE CENTS
Authorized by - 31 Vict. Cap.46.
THE DOMINION OF CANADA
WILL PAY - ON DEMAND
25 - 25
TWENTY FIVE CENTS - TWENTY FIVE CENTS
MARCH 1st, 1870 - MARCH 1st, 1870
FOR MINISTER OF FINANCE - FOR RECEIVER GENERAL
British American BANKNOTE Co Montreal & Ottawa
Reverse
A composition based on decorative forms. In the center, the lettering.
Lettering:
REDEEMABLE
ON PRESENTATION AT
MONTREAL . TORONTO
OR ST. JOHN .
Printer
BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note, British American Banknote Company Limited), Montreal, Ottawa, Canada (1866-2012)