This 1974 $2 banknote from The Bank of Canada showcases a stunning design with a vibrant red frame and rainbow printing, featuring the iconic Coat of Arms of Canada and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Graded UNC-64, this pristine collector’s item is a rare find, making it a valuable addition to any collection, especially with its unique serial number ABL3620263 and rich historical significance.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1974
- Face Value: $2 Dollars
- Composition: Paper
- Obverse: A red frame decorated with abstract shapes in which the “2” values are presented. Multicolour printing known as “rainbow printing”. Each banknote has a seven-digit serial number with a 2- or 3-letter prefix. The number on the left is printed in red, while the number on the right is printed in blue. On the left is an illustration of the “Coat of Arms of Canada” and on the right is a portrait of Elizabeth II, Queen of England and the Commonwealth.
- Reverse: In the middle, an Inuit hunting scene on Baffin Island. To the right and left, abstract forms in which the values “2”, “TWO” and “TWO” are presented.
- Grade: UNC-64 (CCCS)
- Serial Number: ABL3620263
- Catalogue Reference: P# 86, Ch GPM# BC-47