Government Currency & Banknote Values

The Government series of New France in the World Currency contains 0 distinct entries.

In 1663, French King Louis XIV established a system of colonial government led by a governor general and an intendant, who controlled the civil administration and reported to the Ministre de la Marine (Minister of the Navy) in charge of France’s navy, colonies, and maritime trade. The government (GOV) of New France was based in Quebec City, now Canada.

The card money issued by the government was signed by the governor, intendant, and a third representative colloquially referred to as the “treasurer,” but variously referenced as Trésorier de la Marine (Treasurer of the Navy), Trésorier-général de la Marine (Treasurer General of the Navy), and Contrôleur de la Marine (Controller of the Navy). It’s unclear if the notes were signed by the naval official holding the office, or clerks appointed to the task. The following tables illustrate signatures confirmed on notes; not every official is known to have signed notes.