• Dollar Bill Serial Number Value
• How To Find Out If A 2 Dollar Bill Is Real
• How To Look Up Dollar Bill Serial Number

Our site has the premier guide on the internet about old two dollar bills.

We have been exclusively dealing in old paper money for more than ten years. We are considered experts in the field. If you are considering selling your bank note then you will first want to make sure you understand what exactly you have. When doing internet research it is easy to make apples to oranges comparisons which can ultimately result in you selling too cheap or thinking you have something special that might actually be common. Our price and value guide will direct you around all of the common traps and mistakes people make when both buying and selling. Just take your time and read the information. We are here to answer any questions.

• There is also less quality control over the one dollar bill compared to something more valuable like a one hundred dollar. Any bill with a serial number.
• Note Position Letter and Number. For denominations $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100, the note position letter and number indicates in which position on a plate a note was printed. It is a combination of one letter and one number and can be found on the front of the note.

Please remember that we purchase all old large size two dollar bills and most other bank notes as well. Contact us at your convenience (via email or phone) to get our offer on your specific two dollar bill. We have to see pictures in order to help. You can text to 864-430-4020 if that is easier for you. All of our information is provided free of charge. Thanks! Sales@AntiqueMoney.com

Two Dollar Bank Notes - Pictures, Prices, & History:

Our price guide covers the years 1862 to 1963. Most of the focus is on pricing and identification of varieties. There are some two dollar bill designs from different years that look very similar to each other. So please be sure you are selecting the correct year or you might end up really confusing yourself. Different years can have different serial number colors and seal types. Click on a picture below to learn more about what makes each bank note special and potentially valuable. Please contact us directly if you need help valuing your $2 bank note or if you are looking to sell.

More General Information About Old Two Dollar Bills:

Jul 3, 2019 - All three for $22! 2 Silver Certificates 1935/1957 1 Military Payment Certificate. Feb 21, 2021 The coat of arms on the face of each note in the series was also engraved. The back features two robins. Note the bar codes adjacent to the serial numbers on the reverse. Price guide and values - 2 dollars 1986 to 1991. You can see the list of signatures on Bank of Canada's banknotes.

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding The United States two dollar bill. We have a bunch of commonly asked questions regarding them below. However, these questions don't necessarily relate to values. When it comes to values you want to look at four main things, and this mostly applies to large-size two dollar bank notes printed before 1928. You want to check the year, signature combination, the serial number, and the condition.

Every single two dollar ever issued by The United States has a year on it. Sometimes the year is small and not in an obvious place. Each $2 bank note is also signed by the secretary of the treasury and the treasurer of the U.S. The signatures are not always terribly important, but they can sometimes create scarce varieties that were only printed for a short period of time. The serial number can occasionally make a seemingly common $2 bill worth a lot more money. Any serial number under 100 is a good find. 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 most important factor is always condition. Two dollar bills are not especially rare in most circumstances. However, some uncirculated $2 notes are very difficult to locate. Click on a picture of your $2 bill above to learn more about how those four factors affect the value of your particular bank note. Please don't hesitate to contact us with pictures of your $2 bill if you have any questions.

Commonly Asked Questions About Antique $2 Bills:

Why Don't I See My $2 Bill In Your Guide?: Our price guide stops at 1963. That means that we don't have prices for any $2 bills issued in 1976, 1995, or newer. We also don't have prices for two dollar bank notes printed by obsolete state banks or by The Confederate States of America. All modern $2 bills from 1953 and newer have very little collector value. You are welcome to send pictures of any obsolete or CSA notes via email for an appraisal.

Are Two Dollar Bills Still Being Printed?: Yes, absolutely. The two dollar bill is still alive and well. You can usually request them from your local bank. Needless to say, they have no collector value unless you have a consecutive pack of 100 star notes. Fancy serial numbers would also be in demand.

Why Are The Corners Missing From My $2 Bill?: Lots of red seal $2 bills from the 1928 series have missing corners. Back in the day people considered $2 bills to be unlucky. Supposedly, if you removed the corner then the note was no longer unlucky and could safely be spent.

What Different Types of Two Dollar Bills Were Issued?: The United States issued $2 bills as legal tenders (aka United States notes), national bank notes (aka national currency), silver certificates, treasury notes (aka coin notes), and federal reserve bank notes (aka FRBNs). Each note has either a red, blue, or brown seal. No seal color is exclusively associated with one type of bank note.

What Is The Most Money A Rare $2 Bill Has Sold For?: These types of questions are always difficult to answer. No one really knows about private sales; and you never really know the circumstances surrounding some auction results. With that said, a desirable and rare $2 bill in superb condition could sell for more than $50,000 in today's market. Out of the hundreds of thousands of two bills out there only a literal handful really have the potential to be worth that kind of money.

What Are The Rare $2 Bill Varieties I Should Look For?: If you aren't including $2 national bank notes from rare banks, rare star notes, and serial number oddities then the list is pretty short. The key to the series is probably the 1878 $2 legal tender note signed by Scofield and Gilfillan. Nationals signed by Jeffries and Spinner are also rare. Those are Fr numbers 49 and 388, respectively. Many large size notes are very difficult to acquire in uncirculated condition. However, there really isn't that one 'white whale' that all collectors and dealers are trying to buy.

What Is The Most Common Large Size Two Dollar Bill?: The 1917 $2 legal tender note with a red seal is by far the most common large size note for the denomination. Thousands exist and most sell for around $40.

What Is The Most Popular $2 Bill?: The most iconic $2 bill is probably the 1918 'battleship' note. 'Lazy deuce' national bank notes are certainly on a lot of want lists. The battleship is popular because of the back design and it is a fun challenge to collect all of the varieties. Two dollar nationals appeal to collectors because they are from local banks and signed by banking officials. We definitely can't forget about the 1896 $2 educational note, the 1899 $2 mini-porthole, or the 1869 rainbow. Experts and specialists will always disagree on these types of questions, but they are fun to debate.

Which Antique $2 Bill Has The Most Upside?: We feel like all antique two dollar bills have a pretty close following, so nothing is really flying under the radar. Legal tender red seals from 1874, 1875, and 1878 can be rare in high grades. Of course no one knows about future values, but right now those notes seem the least overvalued.

What Is The Most Counterfeited Old $2 Bill?: Any $2 national bank note should be viewed carefully, especially if it is in poor condition. We see lots of counterfeits from that series. There are also some 1862 counterfeits. All other antique two dollar notes are very unlikely to be fakes or reproductions.

Does Having A Sheet Of Two Dollar Bills Add Value?: Any sheet of $2 bills issued before 1964 is valuable. Modern two dollar bill sheets (from 1976 and newer) have very little collector value beyond their face value.

What Is A Misprinted $2 Bill Worth?: As we have covered, most $2 bills aren't especially rare. However, major errors are not frequently available. Misprints on small size red seals are valuable. Large size misprints are also rare. Even some modern green seal errors can sell for lots of money.

What Is A Two Dollar Star Note?: Any old $2 bill dated as 1899 or later that has a star symbol in the serial number is considered a replacement note. Star notes from 1899 to 1928 have the chance to be scarce. Please contact us for pricing details.

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This post was updated on August 2019

It’s time to turn in your old Canadian money – starting January 1, 2021, you will no longer be able to use these discontinued Canadian bills in transactions: $1, $2, $25, $500, and $1,000. The government is removing their status in an effort to reduce counterfeiting since these particular bank notes are old and lack the security features that the current in-print ones have.

The Bank of Canada will still honour the value of old paper money – all you have to do is return them to a financial institution – but what if one of them is rare and ends up being worth more than its face value?

If you have old banknotes lying around in drawers or boxes stuffed in away in closets, you might be wondering whether or not you should bring them to the bank or if just maybe some of them are rare and valuable. That's where we come in: a trusted Canadian brand like Muzeumcan easily identify the worth of your old money for you. But if you want to save yourself a trip, here are some things to look out for when sorting through them – you might just find a rare one that ends up being worth thousands of dollars.

SORRY, THOSE $2 BILLS ARE WORTHLESS

Let's first dispel a common misconception which became popular in 2014: you might have heard that the discontinued $2 Canadian bill is worth $10,000, but that's wrong. Indeed, a $2 paper note at auction did sell for $10,000, but not because it was $2. Rather, the signatures of the wrong officials were on it. The 1986 $2 notes with the AUG, AUH, and AUJ serial numbers should include the signatures of Bank of Canada governor Gerald Bouey and deputy governor John Crow, but some instead had the signatures of Bank of Canada governor John Crow and deputy governor Gordon Thiessen. These misprinted notes are actually the ones worth any money.

A quick glance on eBay for people selling regular $2 bills comes up with a not very sunny picture for hopeful sellers: they’re going for just a little over their face value, and most never get any bids anyway.

The Lucrative $1,000 Bill

One of the most valuable and rarest Canadian paper money is the $1,000 billwhich was discontinued in 2000 at the request of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Apparently, this hefty bill was being used mainly within criminal organizations. The 1992 notes were dubbed “pinkies” because of their red-pink colour, and it’s believed that they were still used by criminals even after its discontinuation.

You can find $1000 bills in runs from 1935 (like the one pictured above), 1937, 1954, and 1992. The 1935 and 1937 are considered collectibles and are always worth bringing in. When it comes to the 1954 note, value is determined by the signature, serial number, and condition of the item. As for the 1992 note, it isn’t currently worth much but maybe in the future after the status changes set in.

That said, according to the CBC, it was announced back in 2018 that the government would remove the legal tender status of these notes. which means they can no longer be used in cash transactions. The Bank of Canada defines the banknotes it issues as “legal tender,” meaning that it can be used as official money in a transaction.

The good news here is that, even when they lose legal tender status, banknotes do not necessarily lose their value – they just can’t be spent. They can, however, be considered valuable due to their rarity among other factors. Suffice to say, $1000 bills are rich in value and history.

Found a Canadian 1 Dollar Bill? Take a Closer Look

One of the most exciting finds you can have as a Canadian paper money collector is coming across a rare Canadian 1 dollar bill. Since dollar bills were discontinued in 1989, they are exceedingly unique and can fetch up to $350. As with all collectibles and antiques, the value depends on its condition and rarity. So you’ll want to ensure any 1 dollar bills you have aren't yellowed, dog-eared, or torn.

There is a major notable $1 note in Canada that will fetch you even more value than the regular one. Launched in 1954, this notorious print is dubbed “The Devil's Face” bill due to some people thinking that the Queen's hair depicted looked sort of like a devil's face. They were taken out of circulation but a few still remain in Canada. We paid $3,500.00 for the 1954 Bank of Canada $1 Devil’s Face Asterisk note pictured below – which is not too shabby!

Even more interesting is that the Devil's Face replacement bank notes are themselves a worth a pretty penny – so to speak. According to some specialists, the 1954 run of these notes can be worth as much as $7,000 (for the $20 bill) and as low as $3,000 (for the $1 bill). Talk about a valuable find for notes that don't even contain a devil's face!

Do You Have Any Valuable Old Canadian Money on Your Hands?

If you have any of the following bills, they are more than likely worth more than their face value:

Bank of Canada (anything issued in print runs 1954, 1937, or 1935)

• All Dominion of Canada
• All The Royal Bank
• All Bank of Montreal
• All Bank of Toronto
• All Bank of Nova Scotia
• All Imperial Bank of Canada
• All Union Bank of Canada
• All Canadian Bank of Commerce
• All Molson Bank of Canada
• All United States Silver Certificates
• All United States Bank Notes
• World notes dated 1950 and earlier

And many more, including this 1935 Bank of Canada $1 note which we paid $575.00 for:

As well as this 1934 Imperial Bank of Canada $5 bill worth $180:

How to Determine the Worth of Your Old Dollar Bills

When you discover an old collection of money whether it be yours or handed down from a relative, the common question that people ask themselves is “how much is this worth?” Sure, an old 2 dollar Canadian bill looks cool – but how much money can you actually get for that old paper money?

There are a few factors that go into determining if your old money is really worth anything.

Rarity: How many of these banknotes are still in circulation? Do your research – if 1000 other people have the same old dollar bill than you, chances that it’s not worth as much as if you have a bill that’s only had a handful of printings.

Quality: A rare Canadian 1 dollar bill may be worth big bucks, but if it rips into two, its value is cut in half too. If you suspect that your old paper money is worth something, it’s important to protect it – keep it in a binder, in a plastic sleeve etc so that you can preserve it and protect it from any damage.

Dollar Bill Serial Number Value

The quality of bills is usually rated on a spectrum: Good, Very Good, Fine, Very Fine, Extremely Fine, About Uncirculated and Uncirculated. The higher the quality, the more it’s worth!

Going Rate: A good way to assess how much your paper money is worth is to see what others are selling it for either in-store or online. If most online sellers are pricing it at the same price point, that’s a good indication of its current value.

Dig Up Your Old Canadian Money Today!

The next time you find yourself wondering are old bills worth anything just remember these examples of Canadian banknotes that were (and weren’t) found to be valuable. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, or if you have any questions, then drop by our store and bring in your old Canadian money for a free evaluation. Our experts will make sure you’re getting the most value for your old bills.

Interested in selling gold in Toronto? We also evaluate and buy your gold coins, bullion, and jewellery, all at unrivalled prices. All evaluations are done right in front of you with testing methods that measure precious metal content as well as purity. Prices are determined on what we find as well as the current market value which we display openly on our website.

The next time you’re clearing out your drawers and closets of old bills and coins, be sure to bring your collection to Muzeum so that we can take a look and see whether you actually have a rare find on your hands.

Wondering what your paper money, coins or gold are worth? Send an e-mail with pictures to info@muzeum.ca or give us a call at 1-800-746-0902.

10 Responses

Derek Hall

Hi, I have a 1954 Canada $1 bill and has Ottowa 1954 on it as well, and I think its one with the devils head, also in perfect condition, Would this be worth anything??? Thank you!!

Lesia

Is the 1937 King George $20 bill worth anything?

Avril

I received an 1986 $5 note from a store as change after I purchased something. I went online to see how much it is worth but the prefix numbers given on the website are different to the prefix numbers on my note for the signatures on the note. My note was signed by Thiessen and J.W. Crow but the prefix starts with GNF, does this mean that it is a fake?

Mike

Wondering if my 1937 1$ bill is worth anything
Gordon and towers narrow top VF condition
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colleen

is a $20.00 1954 worth anything ?

Poonam

I have one $1 with Devil’s face in excellent condition as I am very careful with old money. Can you tell me how much is it’s worth.

Daniel Thomas Kostuch

I have a $20 bill from 1979 how much is it worth

Carol

How To Find Out If A 2 Dollar Bill Is Real

I have a 1954 10.00 bill with the Devils face it has some folds in it and a counting mark with a circle like they used to do at stores for keeping track of how much you have in a bunch its signature is like the one on the thousand dollar bill the serial number is D over D 7525729 can you give me a price that I could expect to get for it thank you

Shirley Rojas

How To Look Up Dollar Bill Serial Number

I have a $20, $10, $5 and a $1 all from 1954. Excellent mint condition as I am careful with old money. No folds, crease, stain or torn corners.

Goly

I have $10 Bill

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