Although the vast majority of coins and bills in circulation are only worth their face value, some coins can be sold for thousands of dollars to collectors.
Such is the case with certain $2 bills, which, thanks to particular characteristics, could be worth up to $20,000. Find out how to tell if you have one.
According to MarketWatch, some uncirculated $2 bills can be worth as much as $20,000. Their being valued in thousands of dollars depends on a few factors, such as serial numbers, when the bills were printed, and their condition.
The serial number, which is printed on the left and right sides of the front of the note, usually with a letter on the front, is one of the main factors that can raise the price of a note.
Johnston also told the financial portal that much of a bill's value is in its age.
However, it is not just about the year of printing, as the number of banknotes printed in a given year, as well as the number of banknotes still in circulation can also affect their rarity.
Trying to sell a wrinkled bill to a collector is not the same as trying to sell one that is well cared for or even classified as a collector's item and encapsulated for preservation.