This 1974 $2 banknote from the Bank of Canada showcases a striking multicolour “rainbow printing” design, featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the iconic Coat of Arms, with a unique seven-digit serial number. Graded UNC-65, this collectible paper note highlights an Inuit hunting scene on the reverse, making it a valuable addition for both collectors and investors alike.
- 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-65 (CCCS)
- Serial Number: UJ3622263
- Catalogue Reference: P# 86, Ch GPM# BC-47