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1 Dollar - George V Treasury Note

Features

Issuer Newfoundland (Canadian provinces)
Issuing entity Government of Newfoundland
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation banknotes
Year 1920
Value 1 Dollar (1 NFD)
Currency Dollar (1865-1949)
Composition Paper
Size 180 × 85 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
224933
References P# A14
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).

Series: Government of Newfoundland: Treasury note

Obverse

A black and white frame decorated with abstract shapes with the values "1" in the corners. In the center, in a decorative form, the face value of the banknote. In an oval on the left is a portrait of King George V, and on the right is an illustration of a caribou printed in blue. The note's serial number is printed in red and repeated twice. The background color of the note is blue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 - 1
The
Government of Newfoundland
WILL PAY TO BEARER ON DEMAND
ONE
ONE 1 ONE
ST. JOHN'S, NFLD.
JANY 2ND 1920
1 ONE DOLLAR 1
ONE 1 ONE
1 - 1
AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA

Reverse

The official seal of Newfoundland at center supported by a ship on the left side and an anchor on the right side. The value "1" and "ONE" in the corners and all around. The color of the note is blue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 ONE - ONE 1
THE GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND
ONE DOLLAR
1 ONE - ONE 1

Printer

American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)

Comments

Additional information :
→ There are 4 combinations of signatures but all of them have H. J. Brownrigg, Minister of Finance and Customs printed on the right side. The signatures on the left were applied later on, some of them have faded over time.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1920-Jan-02  P# A14a
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Bursell & Brownrigg 30%
1920-Jan-02  P# A14b
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures Hickey & Brownrigg 40%
1920-Jan-02  P# A14c
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Keating & Brownrigg 10%
1920-Jan-02  P# A14d
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Signatures: Renouf & Brownrigg 10%

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 115
Lot 2522
Internet Archive
5 Mar 2024 Undetermined VF USD 604.88
(EUR 521.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 183
Lot 427
Internet Archive
4 Feb 2026 Undetermined USD 603.72
(EUR 520.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 172
Lot 1866
Internet Archive
24 Oct 2025 Undetermined USD 696.60
(EUR 600.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 163
Lot 1099
Internet Archive
15 Jul 2025 Undetermined USD 697.76
(EUR 601.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 151
Lot 1895
Internet Archive
25 Feb 2025 Undetermined Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 145
Lot 51
Internet Archive
29 Nov 2024 Undetermined Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 135
Lot 3666
Internet Archive
14 Aug 2024 Undetermined USD 731.43
(EUR 630.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 124
Lot 2670
Internet Archive
14 May 2024 Undetermined USD 610.69
(EUR 526.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Auction 111
Lot 2913
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2024 Undetermined USD 135.84
(EUR 117.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - George V (Treasury Note)
Katz
Jubilee Auction 100
Lot 1468
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 Undetermined USD 522.45
(EUR 450.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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