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In Canada, the term ''shinplaster'' was widely used for 25-cent paper monetary notes which circulated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The first design was printed on March 1, 1870 and the final design was first printed on July 2, 1923<ref>[http://www.banknote.ws/COLLECTION/countries/AME/CAN/CAN-DOM.htm#DOMINION_OF_CANADA DOMINION OF CANADA 1870-1923 Fractional "Shinplaster" Issue] Banknote.ws</ref>
The term likely arose from the previously issued 5 shilling note (1/4 Pound) which also bore the french term ''Cinq Piastre'' on the face. (Bank of Montreal museum)
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