I have several $2 bills that I would like to use. Can I still use them?

Question

The $2 bills that were left to me had markings on them. The markings consist of pen ink and stamp marks. I was told that because of the ink on them, they were of no value. I don't feel bad about spending them; just wondering if I could do so.
Thanks to ALL of you!

Answer 1

no, they're worthless. You should send them all to me and I will properly dispose of them for you.

Answer 2

Be certain that what you have aren't Two Dollar silver certificates instead of Two Dollar 'bills'.

I, too, inherited some $2.00 'bills' (from a Grandparent), but upon closer inspection I discovered that they were printed 'way back when' and stated on the face something like 'This instrument is redeemable for two dollars in silver coin . . .". Since the U.S. Mint no longer does this (redeem paper for silver at face value) these 'bills' have become collector items if in good condition. If they've been defaced as yours have been, they no longer have any interest for collectors (hence your being told that they are 'of no value'). They are still, however, legal tender and therefore worth $2.00 to a commercial entity.

As an aside, I was at an auction recently where a 2000 'Golden' Sacagawea dollar went for $8.00. It was all I could do to keep from jumping up and yelling, "It's a Dollar! It's worth a Dollar! You can get one at any bank in the country FOR A DOLLAR!" Still, I guess it's actually 'worth' what someone is willing to pay for it so you might try to do something like that with your currency to see if you can get more than face value for them.

Answer 3

"As an aside, I was at an auction recently where a 2000 'Golden' Sacagawea dollar went for $8.00. It was all I could do to keep from jumping up and yelling, "It's a Dollar! It's worth a Dollar! You can get one at any bank in the country FOR A DOLLAR!" "

Bob, that is really funny. The Sacagawega and Susan B. Anthony coins are used in the PATH train turnstiles where I live, so everyone I know and every local business has stacks of them.

Late one night I was watching tv and one of those info-commercials came on. They were selling 4 Susan B. Anthony coins for $24.95. Only $24.95 for $4 dollars. What a deal, lol.

Answer 4

Yes, you can still spend them. If they are very old, they might have some collector value and be worth more than $2 each.

Damaged bills can be accepted by the banks, as long as there is more than half the bill remaining.

You can still get new $2 bills today, ask at your bank.

Answer 5

Yes, you can still use it. The bank will take it out of circulation once you bring it to them. Think of it this way, you can still use a bill that has been torn and taped back together, or a bill missing a corner, so in the same spirit, you are able to use the $2.

Answer 6

Actually 2 dollar bills are becoming more popular as time goes on. I actually have received them recently from fast food places and even banks. They may become as popular as the 1 dollar bill in the future...So yes

Answer 7

They are still good to spend, a few ink marks shouldnt stop someone from accepting them as payment

Answer 8

One day about five years ago, I got two $2 bills in change, in two different transactions at two different places in DC. People still spend buffalo nickels and old-style $20 bills.

Answer 9

to make it easy on you I would suggest that you take them to the bank and trade them in for some other bills $1.or $5. it depends on how many you have but before you do that I would check them out with a coin dealer to make sure their o no valuef

Answer 10

yes you may still use them. Take them to the strip club, strippers love $2 bills :) or McDonalds, that will buy you 2 sandwichs, just bring an extra quarter for tax's.

Answer 11

Of course you can use them! They're still legal tender and places will take them as payment. You can always just cash them in at the bank if you'd rather do that.