Read on as we share with you the unique features of some $2 bills that are most sought after by collectors. The 1862 $2 Legal Tender Note is a highly sought-after piece of American currency history.

16 decades and counting — except for that short break The U.S. has been producing $2 bills for as long as it has printed paper money, dating back to 1862. There was, however, a stretch of time ...

But even bills printed within the last 30 years might be worth hundreds of dollars — if you have the right one. The $2 bill was first printed in 1862 and is still in circulation today.

Today we were discussing gifts for young children, and Jasper surprised us all by telling us that kids “go wild for $2 bills.