Series 1976 United States Two Dollar Bill

This is a Series 1976 Federal Reserve Note with a denomination of two dollars, featuring the portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Despite the user's prompt regarding 1957 pennies, the image clearly displays a 1976 banknote. The bill belongs to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, indicated by the 'E' seal and the serial number E41985681A. It bears the signatures of Neff and Simon. Physically, the note shows significant wear and damage, categorized as a 'circulated' condition. There are multiple heavy vertical and horizontal folds, severe creasing, and visible staining/discoloration across the surface. Most notably, a large vertical tear is present on the right side, which has been crudely repaired with adhesive tape that has yellowed over time. The edges are frayed and corners are rounded. In numismatic terms, this note would be graded as 'Poor' or 'About Good' due to the tape and structural damage. The 1976 series was released to celebrate the United States Bicentennial and remains legal tender, though this specific specimen's value is primarily its face value due to the extensive damage.