The Nova Scotian dollar was replaced by the Canadian dollar at a rate of 73 Canadian cents = 75 Nova Scotian cents,[2] thus maintaining the difference between the two currencies established in 1860.

[3] Between 1861 and 1866, the Provincial Government introduced Treasury notes for 5 dollars.

The private banks all issued notes in a single denomination, 20 dollars.

The Province of Canada issued notes dated 1866 overprinted with "Payable in Halifax / only".

Notes for 5 dollars were issued, worth $4.86 in Canadian currency.