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Barbados 2 Dollars 2013 P-73a UNC
Barbados 2 Dollars 2013 P-73a UNC
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Bring home a beautiful piece of Caribbean history with this Barbados 2 Dollars 2013 P-73a banknote, issued by the Central Bank of Barbados. In pristine UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this note celebrates the life and achievements of John Redman Bovell, the pioneering Barbadian scientist and agronomist whose work helped transform the island's sugar industry.
The vibrant blue design showcases iconic national symbols, including the Barbados coat of arms, the famous broken trident, and the historic Morgan Lewis Windmill, one of the last surviving sugar windmills in the Caribbean. This banknote is an attractive addition to any world currency collection and a meaningful gift for collectors, history enthusiasts, and anyone with a connection to Barbados.
The 2013 Barbados banknote series introduced a modernized design while retaining portraits of notable Barbadian figures. The $2 note honors John Redman Bovell (1855–1928), a distinguished scientist and agronomist credited with helping save Barbados' sugar industry through innovative sugar cane breeding and agricultural research. His contributions established Barbados as an important center for tropical agriculture.
The reverse depicts the Morgan Lewis Windmill in St. Andrew, one of the Caribbean's best-preserved historic sugar windmills and an enduring symbol of Barbados' sugar-producing heritage.
Issued by the Central Bank of Barbados as part of the 2013 banknote family, this note reflects both the island's agricultural legacy and its national identity.
Features
- Country: Barbados
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Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Barbados
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Type: Standard circulation banknote
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Currency: Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
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Composition: Paper
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Size: 150 × 65 mm
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Watermark: Portrait of John Redman Bovell and electrotype denomination "2"
Design Details
Obverse
- Portrait of John Redman Bovell
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Coat of Arms of Barbados
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Map of Barbados
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National broken trident symbol
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Security elements integrated into a modern wave-pattern design
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Denomination and serial numbers
Reverse
- Morgan Lewis Windmill, St. Andrew
- Trident motifs
- Decorative guilloche patterns
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Denomination markings and Central Bank of Barbados inscriptions
Condition
UNC – Uncirculated
This banknote is in uncirculated condition, retaining original paper quality, crispness, and vibrant colors. It shows no evidence of circulation and remains an excellent collectible example for numismatists and world banknote enthusiasts.
Perfect for:
- World banknote collections
- Caribbean memorabilia
- Barbados heritage gifts
- Historical currency displays
- Educational collections
- Numismatic enthusiasts
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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