Series 1976 United States $2 Federal Reserve Note

This is a Series 1976 United States Two Dollar Federal Reserve Note, featuring the portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse. The note was issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, denoted by the 'B' seal and the serial number prefix 'B'. Its serial number is B30645027A, printed in green ink to match the Treasury seal. The signatures of Neff and Simon are present, dating the production to the mid-1970s. Physically, the bill measures approximately 6.14 by 2.61 inches and is printed on standard linen-cotton security paper with fine intaglio engraving. Regarding condition, the note exhibits circulating wear including soft vertical and horizontal creases, rounded corners, and slight edge fraying. Notable condition issues include several ink 'teller marks' or annotations: a handwritten '104' next to the bank seal and faint red or blue pencil marks on the left and right margins, which significantly impact the numismatic grade. The paper shows mild overall toning typical of handled currency. While a significant piece of American bicentennial history, the presence of ink graffiti and physical folds classifies this as a 'Circulated' or 'Very Fine' grade at best, rather than uncirculated.