Expert: Ronald Fern - 1/9/2011

Question
Hi Ronald,
I have a sheet of (4)uncut 2 dollar bills, in a plastic covering, with description, and authenticity, and was wondering what the value, if any these would be. I am currently at work, but if needed I could provide you with photo once I am home. Thank you, Bonnie Sly

Answer
Hi Bonnie:

Thanks for your question Currency was released in cut sheets, with the smallest amount of four bills. Uncut currency sheets are available from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. You do not mention the date or series, so I can not give you an exact value. It seems like about a value of $5 to $6 a bill is a good place to start.

I found one dealer selling a group of four uncut notes for $29.95. See: http://www.goantiques.com/detail,bills-uncut-sheet,1888448.html

There is presently a set of four bills similar to yours with a bid of $22.50 that closes soon. Another in four hours, with a bid of $10.50. See: http://cgi.ebay.com/UNCUT-2-bills-WORLD-RESERVE-MONETARY-EXCHANGE-/220719769196?...

From Wikipedia: "Some of the recent $2 uncut sheets from Series 1995 and Series 2003 have indeed been collectibles as they come from special non-circulation printings. Most of the Series 1995 $2 uncut sheets had a higher suffix letter in the serial number than regular circulation $2 bills. Uncut $2 sheets from Series 2003 were printed for the Boston (A), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), Minneapolis (I), and Dallas (K) Federal Reserve Districts despite the fact that notes from the Minneapolis district were the only ones released for circulation. Uncut sheets of Series 2003A have also been produced, although in this case circulating currency for all districts has also been made. All two dollar bills from Series 1995, 2003, and 2003A have been printed in the BEP facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

Uncut sheets of $2 bills are available in various sizes. A 32-subject sheet, which is the original size sheet that the notes are printed on, is available. Other sheet sizes available have been cut from the original 32-subject sheet. These include half (16-note), quarter (8-note), and eighth (4-note) sheets for $2 bills. Uncut sheets are sold for more than their respective face values."

You may want to check US currency listings under $2 notes on eBay from time to time to see if your item is listed what this type of group brings.

Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. If you should decide to sell your bills to a dealer, remember they will offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php

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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.