Why do we love two-dollar bills so much?
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
January 11, 2022 4:25pm CST
Some may ask what a $2 bill is worth and be surprised they are worth just that: $2.
We get these at our local bank on a regular basis and use them as tips or gifts for young people.
Some respond in shock because they thought they had been removed from the market long ago. No, my friends, they are still here!
Although I haven't been here for several months, I sincerely hope all is well with everyone.
We sold a home and did a temporary move so that we could move again.
Downsizing has been great fun-not!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
That is Thomas Jefferson. He was the third president of the United States.
Originally it was Alexander Hamilton on the bill.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
1 Feb 22
@PatZAnthony is it just me or he really has cool hairstyle?
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Feb 22
@sol_cee Not my taste. I would like to cut most of that off but will never meet him I dare say.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
Sometimes moving sounds like such a good idea, then you get started and remember all the work involved. Ugh. Just not fun, is it?
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Feb 22
@JudyEv We've watched people toss good things in a dumpster when parents had to go to a facility. Some don't care about vintage or antique items. Really sad.
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@JudyEv (340106)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Feb 22
@PatZAnthony I really relate to your comment to Bonnie. Who will have to deal with all of the extra things if/when something happens to us? With that in mind, we are continuing to prune our belongings as much as possible. Of course, some of our belongings will mean nothing to those tidying up our affairs so will be easily disposed of. At least, one hopes so.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Jan 22
yes that is never fun having to move and down size. It's exhausting and it's sad to have to get rid of some things you always wanted to keep for life.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
Fortunately, we were able to pass important things to family and friends.
So many of us have more than we need. Why? Who will have to deal with all of the extra things if/when something happens to us?
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
Most things we were happy to pass along @bunnybon7 And it is nice to know someone else will get to enjoy items we just don't need.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
Money is something we all use, yet in the USA, many of us could not tell you who is on what coin or bill. We are supposed to have some money changes here, but after years of discussion, we are still wondering what they will be.
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@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
1 Feb 22
@PatZAnthony - I love your system, you even have $1 bills. The "smallest" Swiss Francs bill is CHF 10, too many coins.
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1 Feb 22
I don't remember the last $2 bill I saw!!!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Feb 22
We ask for these at the bank and try to keep some with us for tips. Children especially get a kick out of them.
@Deepizzaguy (102887)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Jan 22
Thank you for your kind wishes. I did not know that 2 dollar bills are still on the market.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
Most we have given these to think they are old, but actually did not even come into circulation until 1976.
They are fun to use as tips and just as conversation starters.
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@kaylachan (69772)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jan 22
No. It's not easy to downsize. I hope you find the perfect fit.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
Thank you @kaylachan
We really don't need so much space these days now that many extra items have been passed along! Life is easier with less to dust.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
We got rid of so much, but plan to delete more.
Just how many sets of dishes, pots & pans and linens do we need~
Better we pass these along or donate than have them taking up space @akalinus
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 22
Years back when Examiner.com still existed I wrote about this happening to a child in Texas. The foolish adults called campus security on a young child. It was a mess. The child was accused of having a counterfeit bill.
The school employees did not even notice it was actually a Silver Certificate, which stated on it that the holder could trade it for silver. Maybe they could not read?
Today paper money simply states
THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE.
