1954 $2 Dollar Bank of Canada O/R Prefix

This 1954 $2 Dollar Bank of Canada note features a striking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, beautifully framed by a unique black and white design, making it a must-have for collectors and investors alike. With its vibrant orange background and a detailed depiction of the Richmond region’s landscape on the reverse, this paper currency is not only a piece of history but also a valuable addition to any collection.

• Issuer: Bank of Canada
• Year: 1954
• Signatures: John Robert Beattie (Deputy Governor), Louis Rasminsky (Governor)
• Face Value: $2 Dollar
• Composition: Paper
• Size: 152 x 70 mm
• Obverse: English texts on the left and French texts on the right. A black and white frame decorated with abstract forms in which the values “2” and “TWO / DEUX” are presented. On the right is a portrait of Elizabeth II, the new Queen of England and the Commonwealth. Background colour of the banknote is orange.
• Reverse: In the middle, a rural landscape of the Richmond region with the hills of Quebec City, known as “Les Montérégiennes”, beyond the Saint-François River. Background colour of the banknote is orange.
• Serial Number: O/R6941853
• Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-38b, P# 76
• Numista N#: 201765
• Numista NN#: 496619