Old Money from The Bank of Western Canada in Clifton

This bank has a really interesting story.  It received its charter on May 4th 1859.  There was just one problem, the bank was controlled by a bar owner in New York named Paddock.  He conned a man in Clifton into acting as the bank’s president, despite the fact that Paddock was in control of the bank.  Obviously the government didn’t care for this arrangement and the bank was disolved on August 31st 1863.  Bank notes were of course printed.  Our guide below has pricing information.

Bank Notes from September 20th 1859:

The Bank of Western Canada printed one, two, four, and five dollar banks notes.  These are all fairly common.  However, if your bank note happens to be signed by Butler and McMicken instead of Butler and Richardson, then you have a real find that should be very valuable.  All bank notes have an engraved date of Sept. 20th, 1859.  Just pay attention to the signature – that is where the money lies.  Contact us if you need a free appraisal.

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL?

We buy all types of Canadian currency.  We are especially interested in bank notes from The Bank of Western Canada in Clifton.  You might be surprised at how much money we can offer for some currency.  Send us an email with pictures of the front and back of your bank note and we will respond quickly with our offer.

Manning@CanadaCurrency.com

Sample Bank Note Image:

Your piece of currency from The Bank of Western Canada in Clifton could look similar to the one seen below.  We have a two dollar bill pictured above ($1 and $5 bills are also out there).  Contact us for more value information.