Idahoans Who Have These $2 Bills Could Make Thousands Off Them

If you believe you hung onto some $2 bills that might have been given to you by an Idaho family member during your childhood, it's time to look through those cash boxes and safes. Collectors are seeking out specific print years and serial numbers and paying top dollar for them.

Good luck with your searches! Maybe some of you will receive a Christmas miracle this week.

Growing up, my father would give me $2 bills as a reward for doing something good in school or helping around the house. You don't see a lot of the bills in circulation anymore. The government stopped printing them in 1966, according to CNBSTL Bank, and some are beginning to sell for thousands of dollars.

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Much like sports cards, comic books, and action figures that were being sold decades ago, some of these items have skyrocketed in value based on the number produced and condition. There are companies like Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) that accept your rare collectibles, examine them, assign a number grade one through 10 (ten being best), and provide a hard case so the items can not be touched or further damaged. People have been getting rare bills and coins graded as well.

Maybe you received some $2 bills years ago and have been hanging onto them. If so, it's time to get them out and inspect them because some are selling for over $10,000. Yahoo Finance recently shared the years and serial numbers of some of the most sought-after bills.

Good luck with your searches! Maybe some of you will receive a Christmas miracle this week.