COMMON CURRENCY QUESTIONS

If a coin dealer “had a dollar” for every time someone asked, “What is a $2 bill worth?” most dealers could retire with only a couple of years of business behind them. The truth is that the small-size series of $2 bills are fairly common and not difficult to locate. Small-size $2 denominations were produced in 1928, 1953, 1963, 1976 and 1995. Values on $2 notes will range from $2–$7 for most years, with 1928 being a more valuable year. The ultimate value of a $2 bill will depend on the condition, year, seal and signature of the treasurer. Currency books can be found for under $10 at your local book store. If you are interested in $2 bills contact your banker; most banks can provide $2 at no additional premium.

SILVER CERTIFICATES

Yes, Silver Certificates are worth more than $1; however, as mentioned above the condition, signatures, date and now the state of issue will determine the value. The values of these notes can range from $1.25 to several hundred dollars. There are more specifics on Silver Certificates than we can describe in this book, so you may want to contact your local dealer or purchase a currency book. What we would like to emphasize here is that none of these should be overlooked.

INTERESTED IN CURRENCY?

Although currency is not pocket change, we felt comfortable including a $1 note that could earn you a few more dollars with some time and hunting.

The “Web-Note” is a series of bills that were produced using a new “web-press” 1988, 1993 & 1995, that should have increased the Bureau of Printing and Engraving’s proficiency and produce more one-dollar bills. After a short trial, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving abandoned the process and went back to the previous method of currency production.

The value of the “web-note” will vary with condition, date, treasury, etc. Generally, web-notes are valued at $2.00–$5.00. When purchasing web-notes, dealers would like to purchase large numbers of web-notes, not individual pieces. We suggest saving 20–30 web-notes that you find and selling them to an interested dealer at $1.25–$1.75 each. Your local dealer may be able to assist you with more information on the value of these scarce notes.

HOW TO FIND A “WEB-NOTE”

To find a web-note simply look for the number on the back of the bill. Normal $1 bills will have the number in the lower right corner.