Canada 25 Cents 1870

Dominion of Canada

Plate letter B

© CGB generic images

Canada 25 Cents, 1870 P-8 obverse
Canada 25 Cents, 1870 P-8 reverse

Information:

Rarity R - Rare
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1870 Plate letter B + $9,00 $30,00 - - - -
Reference P#8c
Country Canada
Period Dollar (1858-date)
Currency Cents
Denomination 25 Cents
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Dominion of Canada
Year 1870
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 116x59 mm

Obverse:

Canada 25 Cents, 1870 P-8
Latin

Obverse text

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

Obverse symbol

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:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

REDEEMABLE ON PRESENTATION AT MONTREAL, TORONTO OR ST. JOHN.

Reverse symbol

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

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1870 Without plate letter 300k $38,00 $53,00 $160,00 - - -
1870 Back proof, green + - - - - - -
1870 Face proof, no tint + - - - - - -
1870 Plate letter A 2m - - - - - -
1870 Plate letter B 2m $9,00 $30,00 - - - -
1870 Plate letter B (small plate letter) + - - - - - -