{"product_id":"canada-25-cents-shinplaster-1900-p-9a-f","title":"Canada 25 Cents \"Shinplaster\" 1900 P-9a F","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into Canadian monetary history with this classic \u003cem data-end=\"191\" data-start=\"143\"\u003e1900 Dominion of Canada 25 Cents “Shinplaster”\u003c\/em\u003e paper note (Catalogue P-9a). Issued at the turn of the 20th century, this fractional note is a beloved collectible among Canadian paper money enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003e🏛️ Historical \u0026amp; Design Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eThis note is often referred to as a \u003cem data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003e“shinplaster”,\u003c\/em\u003e a colloquial term used for low-denomination paper money in 19th and early-20th century North America. While the name originally referred to thin scraps of material used to protect soldiers’ shins, it became associated with fractional currency like this 25 ¢ bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eAmerican Bank Note Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, this note represents one of the earliest standardized paper money issues of the Dominion of Canada and is an essential addition for collectors of Canadian currency, fractional notes, or pre-Confederation era finances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1472\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a decorative black-and-white frame highlighting the denomination and a detailed vignette of \u003cem data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003eBritannia\u003c\/em\u003e seated with shield and trident, with a sailing ship in the background, an iconic symbol of stability and maritime heritage. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant guilloche and ornamentation centered on the “25 CENTS” designation. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the promise “\u003cstrong data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003eThe Dominion of Canada will pay on demand Twenty Five Cents\u003c\/strong\u003e” and references Ottawa, as well as the signature(s) of finance officials. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003e📌 Collector Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003eThis P-9a variety is one of the earlier issued “shinplaster” notes from 1900 and is appreciated by collectors of Canadian fractional currency and early Dominion issues. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2350\"\u003eCondition greatly affects value, from collectible starter pieces in circulated grades to finer examples for advanced collections. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2658\" data-start=\"2525\"\u003eNo serial numbers were used on these early issues, a common characteristic of shinplasters. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003e💡 A great addition for enthusiasts of Canadian numismatics, vintage paper money, or historical currency collections, this fascinating piece reflects life and commerce at the dawn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"388\"\u003e🧾 Specifics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing authority: Dominion of Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"922\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency: D\u003cspan\u003eollar (\u003c\/span\u003e1858-present)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 114x69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYears: 190\u003cspan\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eDisclaimer – Returns \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales, returns, and guarantees for this item are governed strictly by our Terms of Service. 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