Unopened Stack Of Bird Series $2 Bills

My paper money skills as to enclosures isn't up to par. Mainly because I don't collect/buy or sell paper money that much. Are these seals (Straps) as in the paper seal that covers the presidents face basically?

If so, those are easily replacable. You can buy replacment seals for them at places like NF String, or your local bank would probably be willing to give you one or two straps. If it is simply the strap that covers the presidents face, you should be able to see the series and potential autographs on the bill.

If they are individually enclosed, try holding the bills up close to a light, and see if anything can be seen. Typically older crisp bills command a decent premium. It really depends on how old they are.

I think it would be pretty hard to cover the President's face on our $2 bill!

A Bank of Canada strap would probably be worth keeping on - a bank strap would be less inherently desirable. Hang onto them - my grandfather bought my dad an uncut sheet of those $2 bills when they were offered for sale just before the advent of the toonie and they have certainly appreciated more than they would have in a bank account.

Thanks everyone for your input. I will hang on to them and keep the bank strap in place.