Canada 1 Dollars, 1870 P-12

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

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.

1 PAYABLE AT TORONTO British American BANK NOTE Co. Montreal & Ottawa

A composition based on decorative forms. In the center, the only lettering.