This $2 Dollar Bill in Washington State Could Be Worth Thousands

Could Your $2 Dollar Bill in Washington State Be Rare And Worth Thousands?

As a kid, I loved saving $2 dollar bills. I know that most of those bills are worth exactly the face value but a few of them could be worth thousands and you might be sitting on one and didn't even know it.

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Hidden Treasures: The Potential Value of $2 Dollar Bills in Washington State

Yes, they still make $2 dollar bills but you definitely don't see them out in the wild that often anymore, if you go to your local bank, they'll be happy to give you a few.

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The good news is that there are some $2 dollar bills that are rare and worth thousands of dollars, you just need to do the work and track them down.

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Here are some factors that can influence the value of a $2 bill:

Series Date: Older series of $2 bills, especially those from the 1928 and 1976 series, are often considered more valuable to collectors.
Condition: The overall condition of the bill is crucial. Uncirculated or nearly uncirculated bills with minimal wear and tear are generally more valuable than heavily circulated ones.
Star Notes: Star notes are replacement notes that are printed to replace defective or damaged notes in a series. They have a star after the serial number. Some collectors find star notes more interesting, and they can have a higher value.
Low Serial Numbers: Bills with low serial numbers, especially those with numbers below 100, are sometimes considered more valuable.
Printing Errors: Bills with printing errors or misprints may be more valuable to collectors.

According to lovetoknow.com, the 5 rarest $2 dollar bills will look this:

Rare 2-Dollar Bill	How to Spot It
1928B $2 Red Seal Star Notes	Look at the serial number. If it starts with a star and ends with a B, it's rare.
1890 Treasury Note 2-Dollar Bill	Check the portrait. This rare bill features General James McPherson.
1862 2-Dollar Legal Tender Note	Look at the portrait. On these early bills, you'll see a profile picture of Alexander Hamilton.
1976 Bureau of Engraving & Printing Doubled Serial Number 2-Dollar Bill	Take a look at the serial number. If it's doubled, or printed over itself, it could be very rare.
1869 2-Dollar Legal Tender Note	Look at the location of the portrait. An oval with a picture of Thomas Jefferson is located on the left side.

The 1928 bill or the 1976 bill might be the easiest for you to find especially from a grandparent who might've collected $2 dollar bills.

The 1928 bill can be worth as much as $1000 with one of the 1890's notes worth $4500. That's a pretty good return on a $2 dollar bill.

So check your piggy bank if you've collected $2 dollar bills and see if you have one of the rare ones you could find in Washington State --- Happy Hunting!

You can read more about the rarest $2 dollar bills here.