Two Dollar Note Appraisal

United States Two Dollar Bill

The item is a United States Two Dollar bill, featuring the portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse. The banknote displays a serial number F26991551 A, indicating it is from the Federal Reserve District of San Francisco (denoted by the letter 'F' in the seal). The series year is not clearly visible but would be printed below the signatures. The bill includes two prominent '2's in the upper corners and smaller '2's in the lower corners. There's a Federal Reserve Seal with the letter 'F' to the left of Jefferson's portrait and the U.S. Treasury Seal (green in color) to the right. The signatures of the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury are visible below the seals. The phrase 'THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE' is printed on the left side. The overall condition appears to be circulated, with a prominent horizontal fold line through the center of the bill, and some minor crinkling and wear consistent with regular use. The colors (greens, blacks, and creams) are slightly muted but still distinct. The paper exhibits some signs of softening from handling, but no major tears or rips are apparent. The craftsmanship is consistent with standard U.S. currency printing, featuring intricate linework and security features, though specific details like watermarks are not visible in this image. Its style is typical of modern U.S. paper currency. The presence of coins in the background suggests it might have been photographed on a wooden surface.