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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I received a $2 bill in change for the first time in I don't know how long. The clerk started hastily explaining that it was real money, and I just said it was fine.
I then spent it at our local dollar store. The young clerk looked at it, flipped it over and looked at it again, while I awaited to hear his reaction. He gave me a big smile and said "That's really interesting, I've not seen one of these before!". I gave him a little info about it, and he was still looking at it as I left.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
76313 Posts |
I think you hooked one. Try a $3 bill next time.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5741 Posts |
I sometimes grab $200 in $2 at the bank. It's fun spending them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1525 Posts |
@Coinfrog, it's been a while since I did something like that, but it's always interesting seeing the varied reactions. Now, about that $3 bill...  @hfjacinto, a long time ago I'd spend $2 bills, Kennedy halves, Ikes and SBA dollars, but got out of the habit of doing it. I'd also sometimes spend low grade Buffalo (sorry, Bison) nickels, Indian cents and the such. I need to start doing these things again! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4027 Posts |
I'm old, and I'm old fashioned. I still send birthday cards out in the mail to friends and relatives and every man, woman and child gets a new-ish $2 note in their card. Everyone seems to love them.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You say your old,how old? I turn 60 on the 19th. John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4027 Posts |
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You say your old,how old? I was in 5th grade when you were born.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
49318 Posts |
When did you start your hobby? John1 ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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Valued Member
United States
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I like to spend twos, dollar coins, and halves. Every now and then I will ask the clerk if they are going to use them for change or will they just go to the bank at the end of the day. Sometimes they will say they are going to keep them for themselves. But I've never had a clerk say they are going to give them back out as change. Does anyone else ask the clerks this question?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Back in the mid 70's I picked up a few CU $2 bills with first of issue stamps on them . I haven't seen one in years . I would love to have a graded low ball of a 1976 $2 bill . Tony
For Butch & Jim rest in peace .
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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When did you start your hobby? As far as paper money goes, around 2005. I've been collecting "something" for about 30 years and I'm starting to thin the herd. I just sold my domed, Star Trek Lunchbox and thermos on eBay for $1,425. It's incredible what people will pay for nostalgia.
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
180 Posts |
Cool, I have not seen or received any in circulation
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Valued Member
United States
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I got same reaction when I spent some extra 2's...also a younger gal who looked it up and down and asked her manager if it was real. Other times it amost seemed as an annoyance to them.
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Valued Member
United States
261 Posts |
Hahha. You guys got me hooked. I'm going to get some $2 bills from the bank now!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ahem... Thanks, jbuck, I forgot about that topic!
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Posted 12/01/2022 8:30 pm
