[3] John Robinson was elected the first President of the Bank of New Brunswick and served until 1824 when he was succeeded by Charles Simonds.

[9] The Bank of New Brunswick on 268 Water Street, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, built 1909 to 1910 is on the Registry of Historical Places of Canada.

By the early part of the 20th century it became apparent that none of the four banks were attracting enough capital to remain competitive.

Saint John, the largest city, failed to attract investment from overseas despite 4% higher returns compared to Upper Canada.

[citation needed] These notes can be reimbursed by the Bank of Canada, but their rarity often leads collectors to purchase them at a premium.