USA 1841-1895 10 Dollars - Canal Bank 18xx - New Orleans- Serial D XF

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The 10-dollar note from the Canal Bank, issued in New Orleans, is a testament to 19th-century American banking history. This note, dating from the period 1841-1895, represents a face value of ten dollars.

The obverse of the note features the inscription "CANAL BANK" in capital letters, highlighting the issuing institution. It also reads "The New Orleans Canal & Banking Comp.ʸ will pay TEN DOLLARS to the bearer on demand". The mention of the place and date of issue, "New Orleans, _______________ 18____", is also present, indicating that the date was completed manually upon issue.

The reverse of the note is adorned with several distinct visual elements. A vignette depicts the bank building, attesting to the importance and solidity of the institution. An eagle, a symbol of the nation, is placed on the left. On the right, a standing female figure adds an allegorical dimension to the design. The inscriptions "CANAL BANK" and "NEW-ORLEANS" reaffirm the issuer's identity and place of origin.

This note was printed by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, a printing company based in New York that was active between 1847 and 1858. The dimensions of the note are 182 mm in length and 79 mm in width.

 

 

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