THE DEVIL’S FACE $2 BILL. Canada issued $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 and $1,000 banknotes dated as 1954. As a general rule, these are very common. However, in numismatics there is always an exception to the rule. There are two main varieties for these issues. There are “Devil’s Face” notes and “Modified Portrait” notes. Devil’s Face or Devil’s Head notes are much more desirable than modified portrait notes. All 1954 Bank of Canada currency was originally issued with the Devil’s Face design. The public noticed this and the design was re-engraved and rereleased without the devil’s face in Queen Elizabeth’s hair. How to spot the Devil’s Face: the easiest way to spot the face is to look for a hook nose and bushy eyebrows in the lower portion of the queen’s hair. (Check the side-by-side comparison, pictured, to see one with the face, and one without.) Thanks to Jeff Bentley for donating the bills, and for the information that goes along with it.
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