Issued by the Banque de la République d’Haïti in 1990, this 2 Gourdes banknote reflects the nation’s economic period during the late 20th century, combining national symbolism and historical references.
The obverse features a portrait of President Jean-Jacques Dessalines, one of the leaders of the Haitian Revolution and the country’s first ruler, along with denomination numerals and fine guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts the Marché en Fer (Iron Market) in Port-au-Prince, representing Haiti’s commercial vitality and cultural heritage.
Issuer: Banque de la République d’Haïti
Denomination: 2 Gourdes
Year: 1990
Dimensions: Approx. 140 × 65 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns, microtext
Obverse
The Citadelle Laferrière (or Citadelle Henri Christophe)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE D’HAÏTI
DUEX GOURDES
CE BILLET EST ÉMIS CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 226
DE LA CONSTITUTION DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE D’HAÏTI.
Translation:
Bank of the Republic of Haiti
Two Gourdes
This banknote is issued in accordance with article 226 of the Constitution of the Republic of Haiti.
Reverse
National Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE D’HAÏTI
DUEX GOURDES
CE BILLET EST ÉMIS CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 226
DE LA CONSTITUTION DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE D’HAÏTI.
Translation:
Bank of the Republic of Haiti
Two Gourdes
This banknote is issued in accordance with article 226 of the Constitution of the Republic of Haiti.
Printer
United States Banknote Company, New York City, United States (1884-1989)
Features
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of the Republic of Haiti (Banque de la République d’Haïti) |
| Period | Third Republic (1986-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 2 Gourdes |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 122 × 63 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
