United States Notes have a rich history, introduced for circulation during the Civil War in 1862, covering denominations from $1 to $1,000. The $2 denomination was included in the transition to small-size notes in 1928 and remained in circulation until the early 1960s. This Series 1963 $2 note with a red Treasury seal is a highly collectible piece, particularly due to its historical significance and distinctive design, making it sought after by collectors of U.S. currency.
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Features
- Issuer: United States
- Period: Federal republic (1776-date)
- Type: Standard banknote
- Year: 1963
- Value: 2 Dollars (2 USD)
- Currency: Dollar (1785-date)
- Composition: Paper
- Size: 156 × 67 mm
- Shape: Rectangular
- Number: B24809893A
Obverse:
- Design: Black and white print with red serial numbers and seal
- Features: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson at the center, Treasurer's signature and “2” at left, Secretary's signature and Treasury Seal at right
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Lettering:
- "2 TWO DOLLARS"
- "UNITED STATES NOTE"
- "THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE"
- "WASHINGTON, D.C."
- "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND TWO DOLLARS"
- Latin Script: "THESAUR ★ AMER. ★ SEPTENT. ★ SIGIL."
Reverse:
- Design: Green and white print
- Features: Engraving of Monticello
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Lettering:
- "TWO DOLLARS"
- "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
- "2 TWO"
- "MONTICELLO"
Signatures:
- Kathryn O'Hay Granahan - Treasurer of the United States
- C. Douglas Dillon - Secretary of the Treasury
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