2 gourde 1827 — Haiti ( Pick: 2 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 gourde issued in Haiti in 1827. It is cataloged under Pick number 2. The dimensions of the note are 230 x 160 mm, and it is printed in black.
The front side design features elements specific to its issuance period. The intricacy of the design showcases the craftsmanship of the time, though no further specific design details have been provided.
The printing office responsible for this banknote is W&S. The 2 gourde banknote is part of the early monetary history of Haiti, issued shortly after the country gained independence in 1804.
The front side design features elements specific to its issuance period. The intricacy of the design showcases the craftsmanship of the time, though no further specific design details have been provided.
The printing office responsible for this banknote is W&S. The 2 gourde banknote is part of the early monetary history of Haiti, issued shortly after the country gained independence in 1804.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- April 16, 1827
- Printing office
- W&S
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 230 x 160 mm
- Pick catalog
- 2
About this banknote
**About this banknote**
The "Banque de la République d’Haïti" issued this 2 gourde banknote in 1827. This series was introduced following the April 16, 1827, law to both modernize and stabilize the country's currency system under French influence. These banknotes were one of the early paper currencies used in Haiti.
The front side design features intricate patterns with the denomination “DEUX GOURDES” and inscriptions in French. It includes two portraits and a central vignette of ships under sail. The banknote is printed in black and was produced by the printing office W&S. It measures 230 x 160 mm.
