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5 Dollars
| Issuer | Mechanics Bank, Montreal |
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| Year | 1837 |
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| Reference(s) | P#S1861 |
| Obverse description | Black intaglio-printed note on cream paper, with a central vignette of a seated allegorical female figure beside a large gear wheel, symbolising industry and mechanics. Large numeral "5" counters appear in the four corners, flanked by side vignettes of seated figures; the header reads "LOWER CANADA" with the bank name "THE MECHANICS BANK" in bold letterpress across the centre. A manuscript date of May 1, 1837, place of issue "MONTREAL," and the promise to pay "FIVE DOLLARS on demand" are inscribed in the lower portion, with two handwritten signatures below. |
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| Obverse lettering | LOWER CANADA FIVE No. THE Mechanics BANK Will pay FIVE DOLLARS on demand at their BANKING House, MONTREAL May 1, 1837 V 5 |
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| Variants | S1861 - dated 01.05.1837 S1861 - dated 01.06.1837 |
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