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1 Dollar, Dominion of Canada, Canada, 1911 (Pick 27)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1911

Issuing entity

Canada

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Canada by Dominion of Canada, dated 1911. It belongs to the Dollar (1858-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George V (1910-1936). It measures 185 × 85 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 27.

Obverse: Black with green tint. Portrait Earl (Governor General) and Countess of Grey at center with the face value "One" and "1" on the left and right. Its lettering reads “OTTAWA, JAN. 3rd 1911. / ONE / THE / Dominion of Canada / WILL PAY TO THE BEARER / ONE DOLLAR / COUNTERSIGNED / FOR MINISTER OF FINANCE / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY OTTAWA.”. Reverse: Original Centre Block of Parliament in central vignette, surrounded by the face value "ONE" and "1". Its lettering reads “1 / ONE / DOMINION OF CANADA / ONE DOLLAR / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, OTTAWA.”.

The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
3
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

Additional Information : → Varieties will have either a green or a black line separating the signature bar from the upper portion.

Physical characteristics

Size
185 × 85 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Dominion of Canada

Design

Obverse
Black with green tint. Portrait Earl (Governor General) and Countess of Grey at center with the face value "One" and "1" on the left and right.
Reverse
Original Centre Block of Parliament in central vignette, surrounded by the face value "ONE" and "1".
Obverse lettering
OTTAWA, JAN. 3rd 1911. / ONE / THE / Dominion of Canada / WILL PAY TO THE BEARER / ONE DOLLAR / COUNTERSIGNED / FOR MINISTER OF FINANCE / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY OTTAWA.
Reverse lettering
1 / ONE / DOMINION OF CANADA / ONE DOLLAR / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, OTTAWA.

Identification

Value
1 Dollar
Dates recorded
1911
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 27

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P27
  • NumistaN# 225190

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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