Featuring Thomas Jefferson on its obverse side and firstly printed in 1862, the US 2 dollar bills have long been discontinued. Stopping the production of this bill was effected in August 1966, due to a reduction in the rate of the bill’s usage by citizens. And rumor has it that back then, people shied away from the bill because it brought bad luck. But despite discontinuation, the 2 dollars bill is still recognized as a legal tender i.e. a valid means of payment for goods and services but with lesser frequency of usage than ever.
Collecting this bill has become a real exercise for many people, as it is envisaged that it potentially could be of great worth in the nearest future, more like a ‘treasure kind of worthy’. Let’s take a look at some ways you can acquire this bill so you don’t get left out of the envisaged treasure!
The fun search for 2 dollar bills- Where and how
- The bank
When trying to obtain cash, the first thought that comes to the mind of many is to hit the bank. Well, that’s also right for 2 dollars bills. Since the cash is still legal tender, you can pay a visit to any standard bank, preferably the large ones, and request the cashier to perhaps change a bigger note, say $200, into $2 denominations for you. That would leave you with a hundred, mint, $2 notes.
- Gambling
You don’t necessarily need to go to a casino or some particular joint to gamble. Given the rare nature of 2 dollar bills, those who have them view them as an achievement, and those who do not are looking for ways to obtain them, just like you’re doing right now. So did you spot this cash with a friend? If yes, then the next time they owe you a bet, request the bill!
- Thrift clothing/store
Lots and lots of people are beginning to shop for thrift outfits. Not only does it let you save money on quality items, but you’ll also be contributing to environmental sustainability. And as a great plus, you just might find that $2 bill you’re so much craving, for free! Of course, you’ll have to pay for the piece of clothing, but the brighter side is that you’ll have a potential soon-to-be treasure at hand.
- Birthday present
Although most people would desire some latest fashion piece and other items of ostentation if the 2 dollar bill is what you want so deeply, simply add it to your birthday wish list and you can bet that anyone who cares about you so well will go out of their way to get the bills and present them to you on your special day. With this option, you don’t even have to hunt for the cash by yourself!
- Your grannies
Among the wide array of things these old lovelies are good at, it’s collecting and safekeeping rare items. They might have come across them in their youthful days or have the bills passed on to them from their parents. Either way, there’s a high possibility they’ve got it and if you’re lucky enough to be their favorite grandchild, all you’ve got to do is ask and you shall receive.
Can I get arrested for spending 2 dollar bills?
No. But you’re asking this because you’ve probably seen or heard the story of the young 13-year-old little girl who was apprehended in her high school in Texas for attempting to purchase lunch with a 2-dollar bill. Now, let’s do some quick explanation.
This little girl was said to have used one of the very old bills whose authenticity cannot be verified using the counterfeit pen. So the retailer perhaps, thought the money to be a fake, hence the alarm raised to the authorities.
How much is the $2 bill worth currently?
Legally, the money worth of a 2-dollar bill is exactly its name value- 2 dollars. But due to people’s prediction of the future rise in the value of the bill, there are many internet offers requesting a 2 dollar note in exchange for $100. You do the math but be careful not the get scammed. For quite a handful of people to offer 5 times the original value of an item in exchange for that item, one can’t help but think that perhaps, the reality of the prediction will soon be upon us.
Will a 2 dollar bill cost a fortune in the future?
Sadly, nobody can give a 100% straight answer to this question. Of course, there are modern-day stories of how historical coins that served as legal tenders became so valuable that people get murdered in the scramble for their possession. So one can’t know for sure what would happen 100 years from now. But it wouldn’t hurt to acquire the bill now. So even if you don’t get to witness your collected bills becoming fortunes, you can pass them on to your kids and they just might reap the benefits.
Conclusion
Think of this as a win-win. 2 dollars is still legal tender and can be spent just like other dollars. So it’s okay to have them in possession. And if they end up being of greater value, then you’ll get to enjoy the rewards as well.
