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5 Dollars
| Issuer | Bank of Hamilton |
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| Year | 1922 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Printed in black and green intaglio on white cotton paper, the obverse centres on an oval vignette of an allegorical female figure seated on a rocky shoreline flanked by two reclining classical figures, with large green guilloche 'V' underprints positioned to either side. Red serial numbers appear horizontally in the upper field, while the bold letterpress inscription 'BANK OF HAMILTON' spans the upper portion beneath the legend 'DOMINION OF CANADA'. The lower border carries 'FIVE DOLLARS', with the date '1st. March, 1922' and place of issue 'Hamilton' noted in the lower left field. |
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| Obverse lettering | DOMINION OF CANADA BANK OF HAMILTON WILL PAY TO BEARER ON DEMAND FIVE DOLLARS Hamilton 1st. March, 1922 |
| Reverse description | Printed entirely in green intaglio on white cotton paper, the reverse is organized around an elaborate guilloche framework enclosing a large central 'V' monogram surrounded by lathe-work rosettes and interlocking geometric panels. Numeral '5' appears in each corner within ornate scroll cartouches, with 'BANK OF HAMILTON' inscribed along the upper border and 'FIVE DOLLARS' along the lower. |
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