2 dollars 1975

Common. The 1975 Belize 2 Dollar note (P-34b) is a standard regular issue from a well-capitalized government with no known recalls or short print runs. eBay transaction data shows consistent sales of UNC examples ranging from $157-$179 (2014-2015), with 2019 catalog valuation at $125 UNC, indicating solid collector demand but typical circulation for the denomination and era. Population reports show multiple Pick number variants (P-34a through P-34cts) were issued, suggesting sufficient quantities were printed. This note is readily available to collectors.

Issued on 1st June 1975, this banknote represents Belize's monetary independence shortly after the country's transition toward self-governance (full independence would follow in 1981). The prominence of Queen Elizabeth II's portrait reflects Belize's continued Commonwealth ties during this transitional period. The central coat of arms, featuring the national emblem with its motto 'Umbra Floreo' (I Flourish in the Shade), symbolizes the nation's emerging identity while maintaining historical constitutional connections.

The obverse features a formal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II positioned in an ornate oval frame on the right side, rendered in classical intaglio engraving style. The left side displays the national coat of arms of Belize within a circular seal, containing heraldic figures flanking a stylized representation of the national monument. The reverse presents a symmetrical ornamental design centered on a decorative cartouche containing the text 'THE GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE,' with extensive guilloche patterning and geometric florals in orange/tan and purple/blue tones throughout. The overall design emphasizes classical security printing techniques typical of Commonwealth currency from this era.

FRONT SIDE: 'THE GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE' (issuing authority); 'TWO DOLLARS' (denomination); 'BELIZE, 1ST JUNE, 1975' (date and place of issue); 'THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT' (legal tender declaration); 'For the GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE' (authorization statement); 'COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY' (issuing board); Serial number 'B 302319' (printed in red/orange, appearing on both sides). BACK SIDE: 'THE GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE' (issuing authority, arranged vertically as 'THE GOVERNMENT / OF / BELIZE').

Intaglio engraving on a multicolored underprint. The note demonstrates characteristic offset lithography for the colored background with subsequent intaglio engraved overprinting for the fine security details, including the intricate guilloche patterns, geometric borders, and portrait work. The serial numbers are printed in red/orange using a separate pass. This represents the standard security printing methodology for Government of Belize currency of the 1970s era, consistent with banknote production by established Commonwealth security printers of the period.

This specific note is identified as Pick P-34b based on catalog designation. The PMG population report documents five cataloged variants for the base Pick number (P-34a, P-34b, P-34c, P-34cts, and P-34s), suggesting variations in signature combinations, serial number formats, or other security features across the 1974-1976 issue period. The observed serial number 'B 302319' with 'B' prefix and the date '1ST JUNE 1975' are consistent with P-34b classification. No specific overprints or emergency markings are evident on this specimen.