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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTwo dollars(United States)Value$2.00Width6.14 in [before 1929: 7.375 inches (187.3mm)] ≈ 155.95mmHeight2.61 in [before 1929: 3.125 inches (79.4mm)] ≈ 66.29mmWeightApprox. 1[1]gSecurity featuresSecurity fibers, raised printing[2]Material used75%cotton
25%linenYears of printing1862–1966, 1976–present (Federal Reserve Note, current form)ObverseDesignThomas JeffersonDesign of IndependenceDesign date1976

TheUnited States two-dollar bill($2) is a currentdenominationofUnited States currency. A portrait ofThomas Jefferson, the thirdpresident of the United States(1801–1809), is featured on theobverseof the note. Thereversefeatures an engraving of thec. 1818paintingDeclaration of IndependencebyJohn Trumbull.

Throughout the $2 bill's pre-1929 life as a large-sized note, it was issued as aUnited States Note,National Bank Note,Silver Certificate,Treasury or "Coin" Note, andFederal Reserve Bank Note. When U.S. currency was changed to its current size in 1928, the $2 bill was redesigned and issued only as a United States Note. Production continued until 1966, when United States Notes were phased out, and the $2 denomination was discontinued until 1976, when it was reissued as aFederal Reserve Notewith a new reverse design.

As a result of banking policies with businesses that have resulted in low production numbers due to lack of use, $2 bills do not circulate as widely as other denominations of U.S. currency. This comparative scarcity in circulation has contributed to low public awareness that the bill is still being printed and has also inspired severalurban legendsabout the authenticity, rarity and value of $2 bills. This lack of public awareness has occasionally created problems for those trying to use $2 bills to make purchases as well. In spite of its production figures, the apparent scarcity of $2 bills also indicates that significant numbers of the notes are removed from circulation and collected by many people who believe the $2 bill to be scarcer and more valuable than it actually is.[3]

Denomination overview[edit]

Authorized under an act by theUnited States Congress, the first two-dollar bill was issued in March 1862[4]and the denomination was continuously used until 1966; by that time, the United States Note was the only remaining class of U.S. currency to which the two-dollar bill was assigned. In August 1966, the Treasury Department discontinued production of the$2and$5denominations of United States Notes. While the$5denomination had been issued simultaneously as a Federal Reserve Note, a United States Note and a Silver Certificate, the$2denomination was not immediately reassigned to the Federal Reserve Note class of United States currency, thus was fully discontinued. The Treasury cited low usage of the two-dollar bill as the reason for not immediately resuming use of the denomination. Production of the two-dollar denomination was resumed in December, 1975, and the two-dollar bill was finally reissued in the spring of 1976 as a Federal Reserve Note with a new reverse design featuringJohn Trumbull's depiction of the drafting of theUnited States Declaration of Independence, replacing the previous design ofMonticello. The two-dollar note has remained a current denomination of U.S. currency since that time.[5]As estimated at the time, if two-dollar notes replaced about half of the one-dollar notes in circulation, the federal government would be able to save about$26millionin 1976 dollars ($134millionadjusted for inflation)[6]over the period from 1976 to 1981, due to reduced production, storage, and shipping costs.[7]

However, due to their limited use, two-dollar notes are not printed as frequently in a newseriesas other denominations, which are produced according to demand.[8]Mostbill acceptorsfound invending machines,self checkoutlanes,transit systems, and other automated kiosks are configured to accommodate two-dollar bills, even if the fact is not stated on the label.[9]Although they are generally available at most banks, two-dollar notes are usually not handed out except upon specific request by the customer, and may require the teller to make a trip to thevault, or order the desired amount if not present at the branch.[10]

Rarity[edit]

Printing$2bills is half as expensive for the government as printing$1notes, since they both cost the same amount (6.2 cents per bill) to manufacture,[11]but the public has not circulated them as widely. During theGreat Depression, few Americans had enough money to require$2notes. In the middle of the 20th century,$2bills supposedly acquired a negative reputation as they were allegedly widely used for controversial transactions such asbetting on horse racing, tips atstrip clubs, and allegedly forbriberywhen politicians were seeking votes (though these accounts are possibly anurban legend). DuringWorld War IIand later,US servicemenwere frequently paid with$2bills, and as a result, the notes often were used at military facilities such asUSO clubs,post exchanges,commissaries, andcanteens.[12]Many people believe that the 1976 series $2 note with its unusual reverse design was a special, limited issue produced for theUnited States Bicentennial; this, combined with the earlier discontinuation of the denomination, gave the impression these notes might be valuable as collector's items, and contributed to hoarding. Today, the general public is still largely unfamiliar with the notes because they are not widely circulated and continue to be hoarded.[13]

The common misconception that the$2note is no longer being produced also remains,[14]though$2notes have been printed since 1862, except for a 10-year hiatus between 1966 and 1976. The U.S. Treasury reports that$1,549,052,714worth of$2bills were in circulation worldwide as of April 30, 2007.[14]

Unusual serial numbers (example: A11111111A) andreplacement notes(known by collectors as "star notes" and designated by a star in the serial number) can raise the collector value of some bills. "Collectible" or "enhanced" two-dollar bills, commemorating America's national parks and other places, people, and events, have been made and sold by coin dealers and others in recent years merely by adding color, special graphics or color printed plastic overlays onto regular-issue $2 notes by usingcomputer printers. The creators and marketers of many of these notes unscrupulously imply that they are authorized or issued by the federal government; however, no "collectible" or "enhanced" two-dollar bills have been authorized by the United States Treasury, theBureau of Engraving and Printing, nor any other government agency and the bills have no value above their$2face on the collectors' market.[15]

Certain conventions and tourism/convention bureaus capitalize on the scarcity of$2notes in circulation, encouraging convention attendees and tourists to spend the bills to illustrate to the host communities the economic impact that the conventions and tourism bring. Sometimes known as "SpendTom" campaigns, the$2bills linger in the community as a constant reminder. Some campaigns encourage people to participate in a hunt for the bills to win prizes.[16]

History[edit]Large-sized notes[edit]

(approximately7.4218in × 3.125in≅189mm × 79mm)

In March 1862, the first $2 bill was issued as aLegal Tender Note(United States Note) with a portrait ofAlexander Hamilton; the portrait of Hamilton used was a profile view, different from the familiar portrait in use on the small-sized$10 billsince 1928.

By 1869, the $2 United States Note was redesigned with the now-familiar portrait ofThomas Jeffersonto the left and avignetteof theUnited States Capitolin the center of the obverse. This note also featured green tinting on the top and left side of the obverse. Although this note is technically a United States Note,treasury noteappeared on it instead ofunited states note. The reverse was completely redesigned. This series was again revised in 1874; changes on the obverse included removing the green tinting, adding a red floral design aroundwashington d.c., and changing the termtreasury notetounited states note. The 1874 design was also issued as Series of 1875 and 1878, and by 1880, the red floral design aroundwashington d.c.on the United States Note was removed and the serial numbers were changed to blue. This note with the red floral design was also issued as Series of 1917 but with red serial numbers by that time.[17]

National Bank Notes were issued in 1875 and feature a woman unfurling a flag and a large sideways '2' ("Lazy Deuce") on the obverse. The reverse has the king of England smoking tobacco and an eagle with a shield.[18]In 1886, the first $2silver certificatewith a portrait ofUnited States Civil WarGeneralWinfield Scott Hancockon the left of the obverse was issued. This design continued until 1891 when a new $2 Silver Certificate was issued with a portrait of U.S. Treasury SecretaryWilliam Windomin the center of the obverse.[19]Two-dollar Treasury, or "Coin", Notes were first issued for government purchases of silver bullion in 1890 from the silver mining industry. The reverse featured large wording oftwoin the center and a numeral 2 to the right surrounded by an ornate design that occupied almost the entire note. In 1891, the reverse of the Series of 1890 Treasury Note was redesigned because the treasury felt that it was too "busy", making it too easy to counterfeit. More open space was incorporated into the new design.[20]

In 1896, the "Educational Series" Silver Certificate was issued. The entire obverse of the note was covered in artwork with anallegoricalfigure of science presenting steam and electricity to commerce and manufacture. The reverse of the note featured portraits ofRobert FultonandSamuel F. B. Morsesurrounded by an ornate design that occupied almost the entire note. By 1899, however, The $2 Silver Certificate was redesigned with a small portrait ofGeorge Washingtonsurrounded by allegorical figures representing agriculture and mechanics.[21]Large-sizedFederal Reserve Bank Noteswere issued in 1918. Each note was an obligation of the issuing Federal Reserve Bank and could only be redeemed at the corresponding bank. The obverse of the note featured a borderless portrait of Thomas Jefferson to left and wording in the entire center. The reverse featured aWorld War Ibattleship.[22]

• First $2 bill issued in 1862 as a Legal Tender Note.

• Series 1886 $2 Silver Certificate depictingWinfield Scott Hancock

• Series 1890 featuringJames McPherson. This "Coin Note" was used for government purchases of silver bullion from the mining industry.

• The second two-dollar denomination in the silver certificate series printed in 1891. This note features United States Secretary of the TreasuryWilliam Windom.

• Robert Fulton and Samuel Morse depicted on the reverse of the 1896 $2 'Educational Series" Silver Certificate.

• The final design of the United States' silver certificate series featuring George Washington, printed in 1899.

Small size notes[edit]

(6.14in × 2.61in≅156mm × 66mm)

1928–1966[edit]

In 1928, when all U.S. currency was changed to itscurrent size, the$2bill was issued only as aUnited States Note. The obverse featured a cropped version of Thomas Jefferson's portrait that had been on previous$2bills. Thereversefeatured Jefferson's home,Monticello. As with all United States Notes thetreasury sealand serial numbers were red. TheSeries of 1928$2bill featured the treasury seal superimposed by the United States Note obligation to the left and a large graytwoto the right.[23]

During the 1950s, production of$2bills began to decrease. The relative scarcity of the notes led some to start saving any they received, with the inevitable result that the bills became less common in circulation.[citation needed]

In 1953, the$2bill, along with the$5United States Note, received minor design changes. The treasury seal was made smaller and moved to the right side of the bill; it was superimposed over the gray wordtwo. The United States Note obligation now became superimposed over a gray numeral 2. The reverse remained unchanged.[24]

The final change to$2United States Notes came in 1963 (asSeries 1963) when the mottoin god we trustwas added to the reverse over the Monticello.[25]Further, becausesilver certificateswere soon to be no longer redeemable in silver,will pay to the bearer on demandwas removed from the obverse. In August 1966, the$2and$5denominations of United States Notes were officially discontinued, though they both remain legal tender.

1976–current[edit]Series 1976 first day of issue$2note with a canceledJFKpostage stamp.

On November 3, 1975, Secretary of the TreasuryWilliam E. Simonannounced the reissuance of the$2note as a cost-saving measure; the new$2notes would be available from banks on April 13, 1976, Thomas Jefferson's birthday.[26]Series 1976$2bills were partially redesigned and reissued as aFederal Reserve Note. The note retains the same portrait of Jefferson, and the basic design of the obverse remains unchanged since 1928. The treasury seal and serial numbers are printed in green ink, replacing the red used on the previous United States Note. Since the reintroduction of the note coincided with theUnited States Bicentennial, it was decided to use a bicentennial-themed design on the reverse. The bill was not issued specifically to celebrate the bicenntenial, as is widely assumed. An engraved rendition (not an exact reproduction) ofJohn Trumbull'sDeclaration of Independencereplaced Monticello on the reverse. First-day issues of the new$2bills could be taken to apost officeand stamped with the date "APR 13 1976". The BEP produced a total of 590,720,000 notes from Series 1976, the final run printed in 1978.

Currently, stamped Series 1976$2notes typically trade for about twice their face value. If the bills were stamped in a city with an unusual name, the value may be slightly higher. However, no first-day-issued 1976$2bills with postage stamps are especially rare or valuable.

Despite their age, crisp, uncirculated Series 1976$2notes are not uncommon and are not particularly valuable. More than half a billion series 1976$2notes were printed and a very large number were saved and hoarded upon their original issue. A typical, single uncirculated 1976$2bill is worth only slightly above$2face value. An average circulated Series 1976 note has no additional value above its$2face.

In 1996 and 1997, 153,600,000 bills were printed[27]as Series 1995 for the Federal Reserve District of Atlanta. Beginning with Series 1995, all$2notes have been produced at the Western Currency Facility inFort Worth, Texas. In 2004, 121,600,000 of the Series 2003 bills were printed for the Federal Reserve District of Minneapolis. An issue of Series 2003A$2bills was printed from July to September 2006 for all twelve Federal Reserve Banks. In all, 220,800,000 notes were printed.[28]

In February 2012, the BEP printed 512,000 Series 2009$2Star Notes, in anticipation of more regular runs being printed later in 2012. Series 2009$2bills were issued to banks during the autumn of 2012.[29][30]

In November 2013, the BEP began printing Series 2013$2notes for theFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta; these notes entered circulation in early 2014. A total of 44,800,000 notes were ordered for fiscal year 2014, which ran from October 2013 through September 2014.[31]Series 2017A$2notes were first issued to banks in December 2019.

Series dates[edit]Large size[edit]Series 1880 $2Legal Tendernote showing a large brown treasury seal. The signatures of Blanche Bruce & A. U. Wyman are present on the obverse near the Tender Note1862Lucius E. ChittendenF. E. SpinnerSmall Red w/raysAlso called a "Greenback".Legal Tender Note1869John AllisonF. E. SpinnerLarge RedNicknamed: "Rainbow Note" from its
red, white, and blue colors.[32]Legal Tender Note1874John AllisonF. E. SpinnerSmall Red w/raysLegal Tender Note1875John AllisonNew&WymanSmall Red w/raysLegal Tender Note1878Allison &ScofieldJames GilfillanSmall Red w/raysScofield/Gilfillancombois scarceLegal Tender Note1880Scofield,Bruce,
Rosecrans, andTillmanGilfillan, Wyman,Huston,
Nebeker, andMorganLarge Brown/Red
Small Red scallopedLegal Tender Note1917Teehee,Elliott,
and SpeelmanJohn Burke&WhiteSmall Red scallopedNational Bank NoteOriginalColby, Jeffries, and AllisonF. E. SpinnerSmall Red w/raysJeffries/Spinner combo is very rareNational Bank Note1875Allison & ScofieldNew, Wyman, and GilfillanSmall Red scallopedNicknamed: "Lazy Deuce" along with
the original series from the position
of the "2" on the note.[33]Silver Certificate1886William S. RosecransJordan,Hyatt, and HustonLarge Brown/Red
Small Red scallopedSilver Certificate1891William S. RosecransBenjamin HarrisonLarge RedSilver Certificate1891Rosecrans & TillmanNebecker & MorganSmall Red scallopedSilver Certificate1896Tillman & BruceMorgan &RobertsSmall Red w/raysPart of the "Educational Series".Silver Certificate1899Lyons, Vernon, Napier,
Parker, Teehee, Elliott,
and Burke, and WhiteBlueTreasury Note1890William S. RosecransHuston & NebeckerLarge Brown
& Small Red scallopedTreasury Note1890William S. RosecransBenjamin HarrisonLarge RedTreasury Note1891Rosecrans, Tillman, and BruceNebecker, Morgan, and RobertsSmall Red scallopedFederal Reserve Bank Note1918Teehee & ElliottJohn BurkeBlueNicknamed: "Battleship note" from
the reverse design.[34]Small size[edit]A Series 1928 $2 bill with the serial number A0000001A, kept as part of theNational Numismatic of issueLegal Tender Note1928TateMellonRedLegal Tender Note1928AWoodsMellonRedLegal Tender Note1928BWoodsMillsRedLegal Tender Note1928CJulianMorgenthauRedsometime in 1934-1945Legal Tender Note1928DJulianMorgenthauRedsometime in 1934-1945Legal Tender Note1928EJulianVinsonRedLegal Tender Note1928FJulianSnyderRedLegal Tender Note1928GClarkSnyderRedLegal Tender Note1953PriestHumphreyRedLegal Tender Note1953APriestAndersonRedLegal Tender Note1953BSmithDillonRedLegal Tender Note1953CGranahanDillonRedLegal Tender Note1963GranahanDillonRedLegal Tender Note1963AGranahanFowlerRedFederal Reserve Note1976NeffSimonGreenFederal Reserve Note1995WithrowRubinGreenFederal Reserve Note2003MarinSnowGreenFederal Reserve Note2003ACabralSnowGreenFederal Reserve Note2009RiosGeithnerGreenFederal Reserve Note2013RiosLewGreenFederal Reserve Note2017ACarranzaMnuchinGreen^αThese are sourced by The Official Red Book (Whitman).[35]Visual chronology[edit]

A chronological display of the American two-dollar bill.

The design of two-dollar bill throughout the history of the United States.Society and culture[edit]A series 1976 $2 bill, heavily yellowed and worn from over four decades of circulation and use.

Because $2 bills are uncommon in daily use, their use can make a particular group of spenders visible. A documented case of using two-dollar bills to send a message to a community is the case ofGeneva Steeland the communities in the surroundingUtah County. In 1989, Geneva Steel re-opened after a yearlong furlough and change in ownership, and subsequently paid its employee bonuses in $2 bills. When the $2 bills began to circulate more widely than usual, people recognized the importance of the company to the local economy.[36]

The use of the $2 bill is popular among fans and alumni ofClemson University, who often bring notes with them when traveling touniversity athletic eventsin other localities as a demonstration of their economic impact in an area. The idea was first popularized in 1977 whenGeorgia Techhad threatened to no longer play theTigers in footballand has since caught on as a token of fandom when traveling to other locations. Fans will often stamp an orange tiger paw (Clemson's logo) on the note as a sign of its origin.[37]

During the 1930s, the $2 bill was often used at East Coast horse race tracks to make a bet. Because of the German and Jewish influence, the bill was locally known in parts of New Jersey as a "zwei-buck", and the upper right corner "2" was sometimes torn off to increase the luck.[citation needed]

As of October 2013,[38]MetroBusesinGreater St. Louisdo not accept $2 bills.[39]

Circa 2019, some individuals have become 'ambassadors' for the two-dollar bill in an effort to popularize its use in everyday transactions by using them as often as possible, adding large numbers of the notes into circulation in the process.[40][41]

Use of the $2 bill is also being suggested by some gun rights activists to show support forSecond Amendmentrights, particularly at stores that allowopen carryorconcealed carryof weapons on their premises.[42]Two-dollar notes have also seen increased usage in situations where tipping is encouraged, especially ingentlemen's clubs. This is due to the idea that tips will increase because of the ease of use of a single, higher-denomination bill as the lowest common note in use.[43]

Incidents[edit]

The relative scarcity of the $2 bill in everyday circulation has occasionally led to confusion at points of sale, as well as negative reactions by merchants and even attempted prosecution of the individual trying to tender the bill.

In 2005, a man in Baltimore, Maryland, was jailed for attempting to use $2 bills that the store and local police incorrectly thought were counterfeit because of smeared ink on some of the bills.[44]

In 2016, a 13-year-old girl in Texas was detained by police for attempting to use a $2 bill to pay for lunch in her school's cafeteria. The bill, a series 1953 red seal, while still legal tender, was old enough that the school'scounterfeit banknote detection penwould not work on it,[45]as the chemical properties of the paper used for United States currency prior to 1960 are such that a counterfeit pen is unable to prove whether or not the bill is genuine.[46]

Uncut currency sheets[edit]Uncut 32-subject sheet of series 1995$2Federal Reserve Notes.

Alongside other denominations,uncut currency sheetsof$2bills are available from theBureau of Engraving and Printing. Some of the recent$2uncut sheets from Series 1995 and Series 2003 have been collectibles as they come from special non-circulation printings. Most of the Series 1995$2uncut sheets had a higher suffix letter in the serial number than regular circulation$2bills.[original research?]

In late 1999, to celebrate the new millennium, a unique run of 9,999 Series 1995$2star notes were printed for all twelve Federal Reserve Banks; the initial printing of Series 1995$2notes for circulation was for the Atlanta district (F) only. Uncut$2sheets from Series 2003 were printed for theBoston(A),New andDallas(K) Federal Reserve districts; notes from the Minneapolis district were the only ones released for circulation. Uncut sheets of Series 2003A have also been produced, although in this case circulating currency for all twelve districts has also been made. All$2notes beginning with Series 1995 have been printed in the BEP facility inFort Worth, Texas, (indicated by "FW" preceding the face plate number on the obverse of the note).[28][47][48]Uncut sheets of$2bills are available in various sizes. A 32-subject sheet, which is the original-size sheet on which the notes are printed, is available. Other sheet sizes available have been cut from the original 32-subject sheet. These include half (sixteen-note), quarter (eight-note), and eighth (four-note) sheets for$2bills. Uncut sheets are sold for more than their respective face values.[49]Uncut sheets of large size notes (issued before 1928) also exist, but are extremely rare.[50]