1954 $2 "Devil's Face" Note PMG Certified Very Choice Uncirculated 64

This is a rare, near-perfect, uncirculated example of the scarce and fascinating 1954 two-dollar note with the illusion of a leering devil's face appearing in the Queen's hair. The note has been certified as Choice Uncirculated 64 by Paper Money Guarantee, one of the largest and most respected independent third-party grading services in the world.

This unusual variety was only released in the first year 1954 issue notes were produced, and they are extremely scarce today. The note comes sealed in a tamper-proof archival quality display holder.

About the Devil's Face Notes
In 1954, Canada introduced a new series of banknotes in all denominations. Almost immediately, controversy arose over the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. On the earliest of the 1954-issue notes, the highlighted areas of the Queen's hair produced the illusion of a leering devil's face behind her ear.

It was suggested at the time that the devil's face was an error or even the prank of an IRA sympathizer at the bank note company. In reality, it was merely the faithful reproduction of the original photograph used for the notes.  Regardless of the reason for the devil's face in the Queen's hair, the printing plates were promptly modified to darken the Queen's hair and eliminate the "devil."

Since the devil's face notes were only issued for a short time and are the oldest of the 1954 issues, they are much scarcer today than the modified portrait notes which were issued for about 18 years.

• Reverse design: landscape from the Upper Melbourne, Richmond, Quebec

Includes:
• Canada $2 1954 Devil's Face PMG Choice Uncirculated 64

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day return policy through TSC.