![]() ![]() ![]() Just because $2 bills are less commonly used doesn’t automatically make them worth a whole lot. Because the bills are used infrequently and therefore circulate for a longer time, they’re only ordered every few years. CNN reports that unlike with other bills, the Bureau doesn’t have to request new $2 bills annually. Sounds like a lot, right? Well, when compared to other bills, $2 bills account for just 0.001% of the value of the $2 trillion worth of currency in circulation. According to CNN, in 2022 the Bureau printed over 200 million of these bills, and over 1 billion of them are in circulation. You’ll probably be surprised to learn that although $2 bills are indeed rare, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing still produces these bills on a regular basis. ![]() Given their apparent rarity, you might find yourself asking “How much are two dollar bills worth, anyway?” Why two dollar bills are so rare Remember $2 dollar bills? First introduced in the 19 th century and featuring a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, these bills have long been considered oddities, due to the fact that they’re far less common than $1 or $5 bills, and aren’t available from your average ATM. ![]()
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