This 2 bolívares banknote was issued by the Central Bank of Venezuela on October 5, 1989, as part of the Bolívar series that circulated before the 2007 redenomination.
The obverse features a design primarily in dark cyan and gray over a light blue background. On the right side, there is a bust of Simón Bolívar with the inscription "BARRE" below and the words "BOLÍVAR" and "LIBERTADOR" arching around it. To the left, the denomination "DOS BOLÍVARES" is displayed within a guilloche pattern, accompanied by a serial number above. Each corner bears the word "DOS." The top left showcases the issuer's name, "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA," while the bottom includes the payment clause, "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO."
The reverse presents a design in gray and white over a dark cyan background. Centrally located is the denomination "DOS BOLÍVARES." The right side features the national coat of arms, with the numeral "2" on the left. The issuer's name appears at the bottom, and each corner is marked with the number "2."
Measuring 115 × 55 mm, this banknote was printed by the United States Banknote Company. It was colloquially known as "Tinoquito," in honor of the then-president of the Central Bank of Venezuela. Another popular nickname was "Monopolio," due to its size and paper quality resembling those of the "Monopoly" board game.
📌 Note: The serial number on the banknote may vary.
