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Volume 2 - ElectricCanadian.com

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NOTE ISSUES 545Some years later a counterfeit of the $10 note of May 1,1871, made its appearance. Although regarded as dangerous,the counterfeit may be readily recognized by the number oflines in the shading under the words "Ten Dollars" in the lowerhalf of the centre face of the note.In the genuine note thereare only four lines, while in the counterfeit there are five.addition there isa distinct opening between the bases of theletter "A" in the word "DOLLARS" in the genuine, which isin the counterfeit. The shading under the title "Banklackingof Commerce" appears under a magnifying glass to consist ofsharp distinct lines in the genuine note, while in the counterfeitthese lines are blurred. The engraving of the counterfeit,particularly of the lion's head, is coarser than that of thegenuine note, and the green of the back is of a distinctlylighter shade.1In 1887 a new $10 note was issued, made as all previousissues had been, by the British American Bank Note Company.The signature and portrait of the new president, Mr. Henry W.Darling, now appeared on the notes for the first time.InAs inprevious issues the design on the face of the note was printedin black, with the denomination in an underlying green tint,and the design on the back in green with white lettering.The distinctive feature of the new issue was a green tintformed by fine curved lines covering almost the whole of theface of the note. Scarcely had these notes gone into circulationwhen it was found that the green face tint blurred verybadly, and it was considered necessary to withdraw the issue.Accordingly arrangements were made with the American BankNote Company to design and execute a new issue embodyingall the best methods of protection against counterfeiting whichwere known at the time.The new issue consisted of $5, $10, $20 and $100 notes,dated January 2, 1888. In 1893 a $50 note was added,bearing the date July 3, 1893. The early notes of this issuebear the engraved signature of Henry W. Darling, president.'See plate 74, facing page 518.

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