This pristine 1974 $2 banknote from The Bank of Canada showcases stunning multicolour “rainbow printing” with a captivating Inuit hunting scene on the reverse, making it a vibrant addition to any collector’s portfolio. Graded UNC-65 by CCCS, this note features the iconic portrait of Elizabeth II and is a rare find with a unique seven-digit serial number, perfect for investors seeking historically significant currency.
- 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: AGW7780877
- Catalogue Reference: P# 86, Ch GPM# BC-47