Small notes started in 1928 with the red seal legal tender notes. In 1886 the first two dollar silver certificates were issued and these silver certificates continued to be issued until 1899.ĭuring these early years every note was a 'large size' note which are significantly bigger than the 'small size' notes that are currently in circulation. The first bill with Alexander Hamilton on the front was issued back in 1862 as a legal tender note. The two dollar bill has a long and interesting history. The note still has its original crispness.

MS 63 choice uncirculated- A note that shows no signs of ever having been in circulation. There may be some creases, folds, or light smudges. Very fine- A note that has been in circulation but not for a long time. In uncirculated condition the price is around $90 for notes with an MS 63 grade. The 1963A $2 star notes are worth around $12 in very fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $45 for notes with an MS 63 grade. The 1963 $2 star notes are worth around $12 in very fine condition. Star notes are more rare than standard notes. What are star notes? They are replacement notes that have a star at the beginning of the serial number. Star notes are available and they are more valuable, especially in uncirculated condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $20 for bills with an MS 63 grade. Most circulated bills are not going to be worth much more than their face value of $2.īoth the 1963 series and 1963A series $2 bills are worth around $9 each in very fine condition. The value is mainly going to depend on the series and the bill's condition.

There were two different series issued for this note: 19A.

It's also the final year that Jefferson's Monticello residence was featured on United States paper currency. You can also find a red seal on the 1928 two dollar note and the 1953 two dollar note.ġ963 is the last year that the red seal was featured on a two dollar note. But this isn't the first red seal two dollar note to be issued. The 1963 2 dollar bill features a red seal which is a different look then the standard green seal federal reserve notes and the blue seal silver certificates.

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