{"total":8,"locale":"en","items":[{"id":"f1","category":"production","title":"1.7 Billion in Circulation","body":"As of 2026, approximately 1.7 billion $2 bills circulate in the US economy, representing about 3% of all currency in circulation.","source":"Federal Reserve"},{"id":"f2","category":"history","title":"Printed Since 1862","body":"The $2 bill has been part of US currency since 1862. The modern version featuring Thomas Jefferson was introduced in 1976.","source":"US Bureau of Engraving and Printing"},{"id":"f3","category":"production","title":"2025 Print Run: 307–416 Million","body":"The Federal Reserve ordered between 307 and 416 million new $2 bills to be printed in 2025.","source":"Federal Reserve Print Order FY25"},{"id":"f4","category":"value","title":"Most Are Worth Face Value","body":"The vast majority of modern $2 bills are worth exactly $2 — their face value. Only rare series, special serials, or uncirculated condition notes fetch premiums.","source":"PCGS Currency"},{"id":"f5","category":"culture","title":"Good Luck in Many Cultures","body":"$2 bills are given as good luck charms at weddings, graduations, and casinos in many cultures, particularly in parts of Asia and Latin America.","source":"Cultural tradition"},{"id":"f6","category":"trivia","title":"The Only US Note with a Scene","body":"The reverse of the $2 bill features a reproduction of John Trumbull's 'Declaration of Independence' painting — the only US note to feature a historical scene with multiple figures.","source":"Bureau of Engraving and Printing"},{"id":"f7","category":"production","title":"Cheaper Per Unit to Produce","body":"The $2 bill costs approximately 7.6 cents per note to produce — the same as a $1 bill — making it twice as cost-efficient per dollar of face value.","source":"Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2024 Annual Report"},{"id":"f8","category":"hacks","title":"Slot Machines Won't Accept Them","body":"Many slot machines and vending machines reject $2 bills, which means you can often use one at a casino and have it returned — you literally cannot lose it.","source":"Casino floor reports"}],"attribution":{"site":"https://two.platphormnews.com","network":"https://platphormnews.com","community":"https://ph3ar.com","author":{"name":"Michael Barbine","email":"michael@barbineworldwide.com","github":"https://www.github.com/mbarbine","twitter":"@BigNerdLoLz","company":"Barbine Worldwide"}}}