What Are Two Dollar Bills Worth?

Large Notes

• Before 1928, U.S. currency, including $2 notes, was larger than it is today (7.42 by 3.12 inches). These $2 notes came in a large variety between 1862 and 1928: United States Notes, Silver Certificates, Treasury Notes and one Federal Reserve issue (in 1917).

Large Note Values

• Considering the variety, there's no standard pricing for pre-1928 $2 notes. Most circulated examples will be valued less than $100 (probably considerably less), though some uncirculated notes might be worth hundreds and rarities even more.

Small Notes

• After 1928, both U.S. Notes (red seal) and Federal Reserve Notes (green seal) were made their current size. Two-dollar bills have been issued since then in relatively small quantities, but few command high prices.

$2 U.S. Notes

• U.S. Notes in the $2 denomination in average condition are typically worth from face value to a few times face value, with 1928B being the exception, and the most expensive, up to $85. In uncirculated condition, $2 U.S. Notes are worth a lot more--50 to 100 times face value in some cases and $700 for the 1928B.

$2 Federal Reserve Notes

• Series 1976 and 1995, $2 Federal Reserve Notes are worth face value in average condition and perhaps two times face value in uncirculated condition.

Star Notes

• Star notes are those with a star (asterisk) after the serial number. A star note replaced the original note, which was defective in some way and thus destroyed, during the manufacturing process. Being a star note usually adds value to a $2 bill, but especially to already rare notes in uncirculated condition. Pristine 1928B star notes, for instance, have sold for more than $13,000.