Carbon Fiber Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hi all I've never seen a 2 USD bill before and honestly, I didn't even know it exist. According to Wikipedia, these bills are still made, but how unique is such bill actually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I don't know if any other country has ever used a 2 dollar bill. I remember these were sometimes considered 'bad luck', since they were associated with race tracks and betting. There actually was a 3 dollar bill printed in the 1800's, featuring Santa Claus. Remember that when you hear, 'phony as a 3 dollar bill' .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User6060 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 these were everywhere until the early 90s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Not that common but cool if you can get some, usually have to go to the bank and request them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmeunit Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 When waiting tables, I always liked getting them. I had one guy that always got a bundle when going on vacation, then that's what he tipped with. I've only gotten one silver certificate. It's got red ink. Those are definitely more rare, but I don't think the value is particularly high, even on those. I thought it was fake when I got it. Overall, I can only say, I've received them back as change one or twice my whole life. Maybe most people keep them, like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 these were everywhere until the early 90s Made by Parker Brothers :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 They are more common than you think. My wife used to be a bank teller and had plenty in her cash drawer that nobody ever wanted. She would often give them out to people who wanted unique items for their grandchildren or kids. They are not printed anymore as far as I know, but they are still pretty cool to have. I have heard stories of fast food places rejecting them because they thought they were fake until the much older manager came and took it for the customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted May 4, 2014 Veteran Share Posted May 4, 2014 On the subject of $2 bills, check out this little video about them on YouTube by Casey Neistat.. I highly recommend subscribing to his YouTube channel - he posts some great stuff :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfrog Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 They are not really special and aren't worth any more than face value but they aren't used very much by the general public. I believe one of the reasons is because a lot of people hoard them because they think they are rare. Same problem with dollar coins, some people save them because they seem rare. I think another issue is that with $1 and $5 bills there was never much of a purpose for $2 bills. Most cash drawers aren't even set up with a slot for them and you never get them in change so that leads to even fewer in circulation. They actually are still being printed though and you can get them from any bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I don't know if any other country has ever used a 2 dollar bill. I remember these were sometimes considered 'bad luck', since they were associated with race tracks and betting. There actually was a 3 dollar bill printed in the 1800's, featuring Santa Claus. Remember that when you hear, 'phony as a 3 dollar bill' .... The $2USD bill started the current run simultaneously with the Bicentennial; thus the Series 1976 is especially prized among collectors. However, because it is a non-odd bill (as opposed to the $1USD and $5USD) not many are in circulation (compared to either the $1USD or even the $5USD) - you could likely get a praise from a bank for requesting some as part of your check-cashing or other withdrawal (no - the $2USD is never loaded into ATMs). The reverse of the $2USD is unusual in that it remains unchanged since the adoption of anti-counterfeiting methodology by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing - it remains the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 After my mother died I got a box of some US money and other Countries money. It was given to her from her dad. We have a few red $2 bills. I think a Blue $2 or Blue $5. Money from Germany, $1,000 bill. It's not a Euro, I'm not sure what it is. Some bills from France, a bunch of other random money from all over. I'm always curious what some of the stuff is worth. EDIT: According to this site: http://coinmill.com/DEM_calculator.html#DEM=1000 That bill is $700 USD...Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerLG Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 There is a scrap company here in town that pays out in $2 bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletethisaccount Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Made by Parker Brothers :p You need to realize that having different colours for different value is a great idea. Same as the metric system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaP Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 these were everywhere until the early 90s God i would not want to go back to using 1$ and 2$ bills instead of coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 You need to realize that having different colours for different value is a great idea. Same as the metric system.And Canada is part of 'America' -- even bigger than the United States. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted May 7, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted May 7, 2014 I remember running into one or two. Given how infrequently I use cash, it seems to me that there are still a fair number circulating out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Method Man Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I used to get wads of them from the bank to use at the bar back when beers were $2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPSV Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 New Zealand used to have a 2 dollar bill now we have a 2 dollar coin notes no longer legal tender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohdekill Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 pre-1976 ones are worth money. They released a slew of $2.00 bills for the 200 year anniversary - the ones with the image of the signing of the Declaration. There were so many in circulation, people were sick of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badb0y Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 You can easily get them from any bank. Tell them you need $2. Try a few banks. I got atleast 100 of these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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