1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note Value

Documented from 2 documented examples, the Canada 2 Dollar Note is a 1859 collectible note. The description, inscriptions and specifications below are drawn from museum specimens; market value rests on rarity and condition.

Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.

1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note specifications

Series
Canada Paper Money
Denomination
Canada 2 Dollar Note
Year
1859
Material
Paper

1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE/ Colonial Bank Canada/ Will pay TWO DOLLARS to Bearer on demand. TORONTO, April 4 1859/ [signature] Cashier [signature] President

[on upper l. side:] Two male Native American figures observing deer at river, their camp in background. [on upper r. side:] Female bust 3/4 to l.

Reverse

Measured 1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note specimens

2 physically measured 1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note #1----
1859 Canada 2 Dollar Note #2----

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.