Notes of lower quality fair to fine bring lower prices. Largesize paper currency issued before 1929 these old bills measure 7. The 1928 two dollar bill is an old bill but most series are not valuable because many were printed. Any note dated between 1899 and 1928 that has a star symbol in the serial number could also potentially be worth a lot of money. The year of your banknote is important as many designs look similar from year to year. A 32subject sheet, which is the original size sheet that the notes are printed on, is available. The treasury department started issuing small size 6. Those valuable bills should be placed inside plastic currency holders. Movie prop money full print 2 sided,copy play money 100 pcs 20 dollar bill for movie,teaching and birthday party. The seal is on the front left center of the note and will be either a number or letter.
But this doesnt stop several dozen people a year asking us whether their two dollar coin from 1988 or 1989 with hh on it is valuable. Check your wallet, these rare dollar bills are worth good. Prior to joining heritage, he won a number of literary and exhibiting awards from the ana. These notes, first released to the public on july 10, 1929, were the first standardized notes in terms of design and characteristics, featuring similar portraits and other facets. A portrait of thomas jefferson, the third president of the united states 180109, is featured on the obverse of the note. Atlas survival sheltersunderground sheltersbomb shelters books worth. Enter your star notes denomination, series, and serial number to see its production numbers. A national bank note is a type of currency issued by private banks in the united states. These notes are series 1928 random pick our choice 1928, 1928 a through f. He was born and raised in tucson, where he also attended the university of arizona.
Other sheet sizes available have been cut from the original 32subject sheet. What is the value of a 1958 us 2 dollar bill with a red. Jan, 2018 a seller offers up some collectible currency in an attempt to cash out at a fair price in this clip from ah, shoot. Check your wallet, these rare dollar bills are worth good money. Star notes have a star symbol at the beginning or end of the serial number. These red seal five dollar bills will make a nice addition to any currency collection. The red seals found on these two dollar bills indicated that they were united states notes.
Average circulated notes grade between very fine vf and extremely fine ef. There is no one design type that is considered especially rare or hard to find. All two dollar bills are now printed in the bep facility in fort worth, texas. I not sure about the spelling on the signature on the left. Many people erroneously believe that the 1976 series note with its unusual reverse. Each bill comes in a currency sleeve for protection. Although most bills are not incredibly rare, there are a few two dollar bills that are more valuable than others. The reverse features an engraving of the painting declaration of independence by john trumbull. The exact value of a 1928 red seal two dollar bill would actually. The g series is the most commonly printed red seal two dollar bill for 1928. Two dollar bills with specialized serial numbers and stars in the serial numbers are more rare. Unfollow rare one dollar bills to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Error notes, small size notes, rare paper money collecting.
As to the condition and worth of this very rare bill. As a united states note, the two dollar bill was printed in three different series, 1928, 1953, and 1963. Series 1928 notes are known to have a numbered seal which is a desirable feature. Series of 1928a fifty dollar bills have a black seal on the left hand side of the note that contains a letter. The united states two dollar bill are rare pieces of money that are not printed any more.
Once again, any serial numbers below 100 will also trade for a nice premium. In 1928, the treasury department reduced the size of paper currency to the. Unc uncirculated or also called crisp uncirculated cu are notes in new condition with no, folds, bends. Each bill comes in a clear plastic currency holder. This is the first small size two dollar bill issued by the u. The price a seller receives or a buyer pays, could be substantially more or less than the prices listed. As collectors items, they have a wide variety of values depending on age, condition, rarity and collector demand. If youre interested in valuable two dollar bills then check out the rare varieties of the 1928 two dollar bill and the 1976 two dollar bill.
Series of 1928g two dollar bill red seal legal tender values and pricing. I have two dollar bills prefix c b f, e g k,b r t,b b v. What is the value of a 1928 red seal two dollar bill. Facts and history of the red seal twodollar bill the spruce crafts. In fact the first two dollar bills were printed in. The 1928 red seal two dollar bills that are worth the most are the ones that are both in mint condition and have a. A heavily circulated example barely even carries a premium. A book of the names and address of people living in a city. Something like a01234567 or ab01234567 lookup your star notes. Most people have never seen a twodollar bill because they never. Early two dollar bills were almost twice the size of todays two dollar bills and are known as large size bills. The two dollar bill is a mythical denomination in united states currency. Currency price guide,paper money,bank note, dollar. Any denomination in a grade above au is a good find.
Smallsize paper currency issued since series 1928 modernsized paper money measures 6. The 1928 ten dollar bill federal reserve note was issued for all twelve federal districts. These are sourced by the official red book whitman. It was reintroduced in 1976 as a federal reserve note. Values are based on average prices from recent and past paper currency auction results. These notes are series 1928 random pick our choice 1928, 1928 a through g. Star notes from this time period have a solid star symbol at the beginning or end of the serial number.
Series of 1928 two dollar notes were the first series of three years to feature a red seal on that denomination. The majority of these bills arent very valuable but they are a part of americas history and they can make great gifts. The 1953 two dollar red seal is a bill that looks more valuable then it actually is. Old bills with unique serial numbers, like the one pictured above, will bring a higher premium in the marketplace. Paper money was changed to its current size in 1928. All 1928 two dollar notes are extremely common in circulated condition, no matter the series.
Series of 1928g two dollar bill red seal legal tender. Serial number 1 notes almost always cost more money to buy. Old two dollar bills values and pricing sell old currency. Rare star notes rare currency rare paper money rare. Prices for two dollar 1928 legal tenders rare antique money. The information provided here should be used only as a guide.
Most rare notes are a special designation known as star notes. World war ii brought about special issues of onedollar bills in 1942. They are series of 1928, series of 1928a, 1928b, 1928c, 1928d, 1928e, 1928f, and 1928g. It comes with two different seal colors for the small size series 1928 to present. Not all twodollar bills are worth ten thousand times their original market price.
The twodollar bill was later discontinued in 1966 due to its unpopularity as an available circulation note. Series of 1928g red seal two dollar bills are extremely common and available. I won this as high grade, i dont know much about us bills. The back of the note has jeffersons home, monticello, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and ten different statements of the denomination. The face features a more traditional layout with the portrait of thomas jefferson in the center. Executive currency offering rare paper money for the connoisseur. For ten years the twodollar bill remained discontinued. This is a real mint one or two dollar bill with the picture of santa placed over. Star notes were also issued for currency from 1928, 1933, and 1934. Currency note 1928 2 dollar bill red seal note paper money.
See more ideas about 2 dollar bill, federal reserve note and money notes. Dollar bills into priceless works of art race point publishing books. There were four types of gold certificate stars printed in 1928. Two dollar bills have been issued by the united states in one form or another since 1862 and still exist as federal reserve notes, though they are not commonly circulated. Which has more value, 1 pound of 1 dollar bills or 100 g of 100 dollar bills. The value of any paper money is based on when it was issued and how many are known to. The two dollar bill was later discontinued in 1966 due to its unpopularity as an available circulation note. Two dollar bills are not especially rare in most circumstances. As a united states note, the twodollar bill was printed in three different series, 1928, 1953, and 1963. Apr 18, 2019 the lower the serial number, the more valuable the note is considered to be. Currency note 1928 2 dollar bill red seal note paper money united. Dustin johnston joined the heritage team in 1998 and has been active in nearly every aspect of the business. The series of 1928 was the first issue of smallsize currency printed and released by the u.
Notes with the prefix auh are extremely rare with thiessencrow signatures. This is legal and negotiable tender, this process has been permitted by the treasury department since 1967. There were fewer notes produced in this series compared to later series and misprints were less common in this variety. Old money, extra money, old coins worth money, 2 dollar bill value, penny values, rare pennies, valuable coins. Joanne and edward dauer sale of world banknotes signature auction chicago 4020. What is the value of a 1958 us 2 dollar bill with a red seal. If you have a star note then it can be quite valuable. The signature on the left is georgia neese clark and on the right is john w. Dustin also served as an exhibit judge and numismatic theater. Information on these red seal series 1928 five dollar bills. Weve put the 2 dollar coin with hh on the reverse here not because they are rare australian 2 dollar coins but because they are not. There are eight series for the 1928 two dollar bill, the 1928, 1928a, 1928b, 1928c, 1928d, 1928e, 1928f and the 1928g. Two dollar bills are still printed today, but dont tell that to the millions of americans who think that two dollar bills are rare. How to calculate the value of a 1928 two dollar bill quora.
People also enjoy collecting the high numbers, and these can be even more valuable than lower numbers since there are fewer in circulation. The 1928 is somewhat worn but the 1976 is very crisp with only a fold nor other wear that i can tell. You can cash in the value of these bills at most american banks. The one dollar red seal 1928 note is a small size bill, meaning its the same size as todays money. Depending on their condition, 1928 two dollar bills are often valued higher than 1953 or 1963 bills. Recent sales, supply and demand, and rarity, are important to the overall valuation of. Different years may come with different serial number colors and seal types.
Value 2 dollars issued by federal reserve system date 2003 type federal reserve note. Only the 1986series bill with an auhprefix on the sevendigit serial number below the bills pic is worth the whopping 20. Some of the bank notes are ultra rare and others are extremely common. These are notes with 3 or more folds, mostly sharp corners, bright colors and no tears. In 1929 all us currency was changed to its current modern size. These red seal two dollar bills are us legal tender notes that circulated at the same time as silver certificates. In 1928, the treasury department reduced the size of paper currency to the standard size it is today. The 1928 two dollar bills series can be valuable depending on the series and condition. Some collectors thought that his brief tenure might make these notes valuable. Series of 1928a fifty dollar bills will have the letter a after or below series of 1928 as shown below. This is the first year that a two dollar bill was printed as a small bill. Two dollar bill red seal series 1928 us currency good or. Not all two dollar bills are worth ten thousand times their original market price. Values are based on average prices from recent and past u.
We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. Antique money prices for two dollar 1928 legal tenders. These red seal two dollar bills are nice original bills which grade good or better. Only the 1986series bill with an auhprefix on the sevendigit serial number below the bill s pic is worth the whopping 20. When it comes to 1928 two dollar bills, the series of 1928g is the most common of the already pretty common.