Is Your $2 Bill Worth More Than You Realize? You Might Be Surprised!

At‍ one time, superstitious folks thought the $2 bill was “unlucky” and carried a curse.

However, the deuce won’t bring ⁤bad luck to its owner; instead, it might just bring good fortune along with some extra cash.

Continue reading to find out how to figure out⁤ the worth of your $2 bill!

Often seen as the neglected sibling of the $1 bill, many ⁢Americans have⁣ looked down on ⁣the $2 note. Some⁢ even believe that these bills are ‍rare or no ⁤longer printed.

But in 2023, the Federal Reserve stated there were 1.6 billion fresh $2 bills in ⁢circulation—a small number compared to ⁤14.5 billion ⁤$1 bills and 11.2‍ billion $20 bills.

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The banknote has become a bit more popular over the last two decades; ⁤back in 2004, only 0.07 billion were in circulation—a tiny ​piece of‌ that year’s total currency of $24.2 billion.

The⁣ Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)‌ says that “for most of‍ their historypeople didn’t like using $2 notes because they were seen as unlucky or just awkward for transactions.”

Many notes ended ⁢up “returned to Treasury with corners ripped ​off,” making them damaged currency ​and not suitable for reissue,” according to BEP about those who believed‍ tearing them could ‍lift ‍a curse.

In addition, The New York Times mentioned in a 1925 article that “Anyone ⁣playing‍ games with⁣ a two-dollar‌ bill is thought to be cursed.”

This banknote even stars in a documentary called The Two Dollar Bill, released in 2015 which looks at everything from‌ its past to various‍ superstitions linked ​with it.

Even though they aren’t very popular still today, don’t underestimate them—they’re worth at least two dollars!

Some special ones can ⁣be valued at thousands.

History

In 1862 was when the first official $2 note was printed⁣ featuring Alexander Hamilton—the U.S.’s first Secretary of Treasury—on its front.

Then came redesigning it in 1869⁢ showing ⁢Thomas Jefferson’s portrait—the third president—which remains unchanged now.

On one‌ side was Monticello—Jefferson’s home—but later changed into an image showing signing Declaration Independence—the famous ⁣document written by Jefferson himself.

Fetching a fortune

While ⁢everyone knows‌ about‌ Jefferson on this note—it has ⁣had several changes⁤ on its back too ⁤along⁤ with some adjustments on front like photo size and⁣ colors added.

And some may actually be‍ worth⁤ way more than‌ you think!

To ‌check your‍ bill’s value look closely at year & seal color! Fresh uncirculated notes from between ⁤years like red brown blue seals from18621996 can go for around$5k! If yours looks used ⁣but not too ​bad then those same years could still get you up$1100!

There are also paper⁢ notes having red blue seals made between19171928 which⁣ might range anywhere from$50to$100 depending condition!

Auction sites say collectors pay based on printing methods & locations too!

Also⁤ if you‌ happen upon​ any fancy ⁤serial ‌numbers then congrats! Those rare finds could make your two bucks worth⁣ up-to six thousand dollars!

Do you own any rare two-dollar bills? Let us know ‍what you ‍think about this article & share it with friends!

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