Canada 2 Dollars 1974

ARE prefix

© CGB generic images

Canada 2 Dollars, 1974 P-86 obverse
Canada 2 Dollars, 1974 P-86 reverse

Information:

Rarity C - Scarce
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 ARE prefix + - - - - - $8,10
Reference ChGPM#BC-47bCharltonPress(publis
Country Canada
Period Dollar (1858-date)
Issuing bank Bank of Canada
Currency Dollars
Denomination 2 Dollars
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1974
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 01.01.2021
Size (WxH) 152x70 mm

Obverse:

Canada 2 Dollars, 1974 P-86
Latin

Obverse text

2 BANK OF CANADA - BANQUE DU CANADA 2 TWO 2 DEUX DOLLARS CANADA OTTAWA 1974 CE BILLET A COURS LEGAL - THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER SOUS-GOUVERNEUR - DEPUTY GOVERNOR GOUVERNEUR - GOVERNOR 2 2 - 2 2

Obverse symbol

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:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

DEUX - 2 2 - TWO BANK OF CANADA - BANQUE DU CANADA

Reverse symbol

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.