Province of Canada Bill Stamp, Second Issue

Canada · 1865 · 1 Cent

This stamp features a central numeral '1' indicating its one-cent denomination, framed by ornate engine-turned lathework. The text 'CANADA' appears at the top, with 'BILL STAMP' below, identifying its purpose for fiscal use on financial documents. It was printed by the British American Bank Note Company in Montreal.

Issued by the Province of Canada before Confederation in 1867, these stamps were required on bills of exchange, promissory notes, and other financial instruments to indicate that a tax had been paid.