This 1954 $2 banknote from the Bank of Canada, known as the “Devil’s Face,” features a striking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II alongside a vibrant rural landscape of Quebec, making it a significant piece for collectors. With its unique orange coloration and intricate design elements, this paper note (serial number HB4716914) is a must-have for both collectors and investors looking to enhance their portfolios.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1954
- Face Value: $2 Dollars
- Composition: Paper
- 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. The background colour of the banknote is orange.
- Serial Number: HB4716914
- Catalogue Reference: Ch GPM# BC-30, P# 67
