The New Brunswick dollar was replaced by the Canadian dollar at par when New Brunswick entered the Canadian Confederation.

Coins were issued between 1861 and 1864 in denominations of 1⁄2, 1, 5, 10 and 20 cent.

The 1⁄2 cent piece was struck in error by the Royal Mint, as New Brunswick used a different pound conversion rate than Nova Scotia and did not require the denomination.

As most of the coins were returned for melting, surviving 1⁄2 cent pieces are scarce.

The Commercial Bank's notes also bore the denominations in pounds and shillings.