55. Why $2 Bills are Useless but Essential

The $2 bill is a curious one. Several people would say the concept is weird or obsolete, even though the EU has a  €2 coin. Believe it or not, $2 bills are historically polarizing, for reasons we never would have imagined.

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The $2 Bill is older than the U.S.

The $2 Bill Awareness Project

About the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

About United States Notes

 About the Red Seal

Pennies Cost 2 Cents

Official Numbers About Number of Bills Printed

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