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According to online auction service U.S. Currency Auctions, if the bill was minted and printed before 1976, it could actually be worth as much as $4,500. That eye-popping price also depends on if the bill was uncirculated.
How do you know if your $2 bill is worth thousands? ›
If your $2 bill dates back to 1886 and has a red seal with a silver certificate, you're in luck. That bill is worth $4,500. A number of other iterations of the $2 bills with a red seal can also fetch well over a $1,000. Bills with brown seals are also very valuable.
What $2 bills could be worth thousands? ›
An original uncirculated $2 bill from 1862 ranges in value from $500 to more than $2,800. You might get $3,800 or more for an 1869 note. More recently, the USCA lists a value of $500 on certain uncirculated $2 bills from 1995.
What is a 1953 Red Seal $2 bill worth? ›
Typically a 1953 red seal in this condition would be worth $5-10. However due to being a star note, I would value it around $15-25. You probably know this, but star notes were issued to replace bills that were damaged in production. It is only a small percentage that are replaced.
How much is a Declaration of Independence $2 bill worth? ›
An actual 1776 $2 bill would be worth about $250 in decent condition.
What to look for on a rare $2 bill? ›
One way to determine if a $2 bill is worth more than another is the color of the seal and also the age of the bill. Newer versions with a green seal are likely worth face value, but denominations with a red seal have a higher value.
What $2 bill is worth $20,000? ›
“A serial number '1' for a 1976 $2 bill would be worth $20,000 or more. But [for] a majority of those people holding 1976 $2 bills, they are only worth face value. There are very few that actually exceed face value.” Other high-value serial numbers include what collectors call “solid” or “ladders.”
Are $2 bills with red serial numbers worth anything? ›
According to U.S. Currency Auctions, uncirculated $2 bills with red or brown seals can fetch thousands. For example, an uncirculated 1890 series $2 bill with a brown seal can be worth at least $4,500. A circulated $2 bill with a red seal can sell for $2.25 to $2,500.
How do I check the serial number on my $2 bill? ›
Serial Number
A unique combination of eleven numbers and letters appears twice on the front of the note. Each note has a unique serial number. The first letter of the serial number corresponds to the series year.
How much is a 1963 $2 bill with a red seal worth? ›
You have go back to the 1928 series to find red seal $2 notes that a worth a significant premium. In CU condition your 1963 red seal is probably worth about $5 - $7. A typically circulated note is easy to obtain and therefore worth only a little more than face value.
23 Rare Bills Worth Up to $3.3 Million That Are Highly Coveted By Collectors
- USA 1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note: $480,000. ...
- USA 1931 Low Serial Number $10 Silver Certificate Bill: $500,000. ...
- USA 1891 Red Seal $1,000 Treasury Note: $2.5 million. ...
- USA 1890 Grand Watermelon $1,000 Treasury Note: $3.3 million.
Can I order $2 bills from my bank? ›
Where can I get $2 bills? Local banks should have $2 bills. If your bank does not have any current inventory, it can order $2 bills from the Federal Reserve Bank.
Do $2 bills hold value? ›
Although $2 bills are rare to find, if you own one, there's a chance it has a high value. Based on specific factors, some versions of the currency may be worth up to $5,000, per the US Currency Price Guide.
What serial number on a $2 bill is worth money? ›
If the serial number, printed on the left and right sides of the bill's face, starts with the number 1 and was printed in 1976, you could have hit the jackpot — the bill could be worth more than $20,000, per MarketWatch. Other serial numbers that would interest collectors are "solid" or "ladder" serial numbers.
How much is a 1776 $2 bill worth today? ›
Issue of July 22, 1776
Issue of July 22, 1776 | Value Range |
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Issue of July 22, 1776 | Value Range |
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Jul 22, 1776 $2 Continental Congress (Fr. CC39) | $115.00 - $5,630 $115.00 - $5,630 |
Jul 22, 1776 $3 Continental Congress (Fr. CC40) | $88.00 - $2,560 $88.00 - $2,560 |
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How much is the 2017 $2 bill worth? ›
Currency in Circulation: Value
Year | $1 | $2 |
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2020 | $13.1 | $2.7 |
2019 | $12.7 | $2.7 |
2018 | $12.4 | $2.5 |
2017 | $12.1 | $2.4 |
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How can I check the serial number on my money? ›
Serial Number
A unique combination of eleven numbers and letters appears twice on the front of the note. Each note has a unique serial number. The first letter of the serial number corresponds to the series year.