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United States 1976 Bicentennial 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District, Francine Neff courtesy autograph, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, featuring Jefferson portrait and reverse with Declaration of Independence scene

United States 1976 — 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E) Bicentennial Issue, Courtesy Autograph by Treasurer Francine Neff, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

Francine Neff, Treasurer from 1974 to 1977, personally signed a limited number of these Bicentennial notes for collectors, visiting dignitaries, and Bureau of Engraving and Printing guests. Each autograph transforms an already symbolic issue into a document of human participation in the nation’s anniversary celebration. Read more →

United StatesAutographed Note19762 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteRichmond District1976 Series19762 DollarsBicentennial IssueThomas JeffersonFrancine NeffCourtesy AutographU.S. BicentennialFirst Day of IssueBureau of Engraving and PrintingFriedberg 1935-EGem UncirculatedPMG 66 EPQHistorical SignatureTreasury HistoryCommemorative Currency

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United States 1976 2 Dollars Bicentennial Issue, Richmond District star replacement note, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, showing Jefferson portrait and vivid green Treasury seal

United States 1976 — 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E*) Bicentennial Issue, Star Replacement, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated

This 1976 Bicentennial Issue 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E*, E* Block) is a scarce Star Replacement note—printed as a substitute for a defective sheet during production at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Certified PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, it combines the technical rarity of a replacement issue with the historical resonance of America’s 1976 Bicentennial celebration. Read more →

United StatesReplacement Note19762 DollarsPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteRichmond District1976 Series19762 DollarsBicentennial IssueStar NoteReplacement NoteThomas JeffersonFriedberg 1935-E*Bureau of Engraving and PrintingU.S. BicentennialPMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedCommemorative NoteModern U.S. CurrencyProduction Error ReplacementBEP Engraving

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United States 1976 Bicentennial 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District “DUECE DUKE” pedigree, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, showing Jefferson portrait and Declaration of Independence reverse

United States 1976 — 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E) Bicentennial Issue “DUECE DUKE” Pedigree, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

This 1976 Bicentennial Issue 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E, EB Block) carries the “DUECE DUKE” pedigree and represents one of the highest-grade survivors from the only circulating paper-money commemorative ever produced by the United States. Read more →

United StatesFederal Reserve Note19762 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteRichmond District1976 Series19762 DollarsBicentennial IssueU.S. BicentennialThomas JeffersonFriedberg 1935-EBureau of Engraving and PrintingGreen SealFirst Day of IssueDUECE DUKE PedigreePMG 66 EPQGem UncirculatedCommemorative NoteModern U.S. CurrencyFrancine NeffWilliam E. SimonBEP Engraving

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United States 1976 2 Dollars Bicentennial Issue, Richmond District, First Day of Issue stamped with 13-cent Liberty Bell, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated, Jefferson portrait and green Treasury seal

United States 1976 — 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E) Bicentennial Issue, First Day of Issue Stamped, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated

Artistically, the note’s reverse features John Trumbull’s 1818 painting *The Signing of the Declaration of Independence*, newly engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for this issue. The green Treasury seal replaced the older red Legal Tender emblem, symbolizing America’s modern Federal Reserve system while preserving the founding imagery at its core. Read more →

United StatesCommemorative Issue19762 DollarsPMG 64 Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteRichmond District1976 Series19762 DollarsBicentennial IssueFirst Day of IssueStamped NoteLiberty Bell StampThomas JeffersonU.S. BicentennialFriedberg 1935-EBureau of Engraving and PrintingPMG 64Choice UncirculatedCommemorative NoteModern U.S. CurrencyPostal CancellationHistorical ArtifactBEP Engraving

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United States 1976 2 Dollars Bicentennial Issue, Richmond District uncut four-note sheet, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, showing consecutive Jefferson portraits and vivid green Treasury seals

United States 1976 — 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E) Bicentennial Issue, Uncut Four-Note Sheet, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

Graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this four-note uncut sheet displays full paper originality, sharp corners, and deep embossing. It remains a visually impressive reminder of the United States Bicentennial—an event that combined art, history, and national pride in one of the most recognizable notes ever produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Read more →

United StatesUncut Sheet19762 DollarsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteRichmond District1976 Series19762 DollarsBicentennial IssueUncut SheetFour-Note SheetThomas JeffersonJohn TrumbullDeclaration of IndependenceU.S. BicentennialBureau of Engraving and PrintingFriedberg 1935-EPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedCommemorative NoteModern U.S. CurrencyBEP Production

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United States 1976 2 Dollars Bicentennial Issue, Richmond District, First Day Stamp Cancel with Missouri flag, PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated, featuring Jefferson portrait, green Treasury seal, and Bicentennial state stamp

United States 1976 — 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E) Bicentennial Issue, First Day Stamp Cancel with Missouri Flag, PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated

Certified PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated, this Richmond-district example displays original color, light handling only, and a well-struck stamp cancel. It stands as an authentic artifact of the United States Bicentennial—a day when ordinary Americans turned a simple $2 note into a personal commemoration of their nation’s 200-year story. Read more →

United StatesCommemorative Issue19762 DollarsPMG 63 Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteRichmond District1976 Series19762 DollarsBicentennial IssueFirst Day of IssueFirst Day Stamp CancelMissouri FlagState Flag StampThomas JeffersonU.S. BicentennialFriedberg 1935-EBureau of Engraving and PrintingPMG 63Choice UncirculatedCommemorative NoteModern U.S. CurrencyPostal CancellationHistorical ArtifactBEP Engraving

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Cayman Islands Currency Board 1974 forty dollars specimen Pick 9s with black diagonal SPECIMEN overprint, two black oval De La Rue NO VALUE control stamps, punch cancellation in signature area, serial prefix A/1 with all-zero serial number, specimen number 062, signature of V. G. Johnson as Chairman, Pirates Week Festival vignette on reverse, PMG 64 holder

Cayman Islands 1974 — Cayman Islands Currency Board 40 Dollars Specimen with Black Overprint & Oval Stamp (Pick 9s, PMG 64)

Visually, the obverse is structured around a deliberate asymmetry: an open left field balanced by the dense intaglio portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Second at right. The central denomination cartouche integrates the Cayman Islands coat of arms above the inscription Forty Dollars, anchoring authority and denomination clarity within a compact engraved framework. Seahorse motifs and marine ornament reinforce Cayman’s maritime identity while contributing layered line complexity typical of De La Rue’s late twentieth century security engraving. Read more →

Cayman IslandsSpecimen with Black Overprint & Oval Stamp197440 DollarsPMG 64 SpecimenSpecimen with Black OverprintBlack SPECIMEN OverprintOval NO VALUE StampDe La Rue Control StampsPunch CancelledSpecimen Tracking PanelSpecimen No. 062Serial Prefix A/1All Zero Serial NumberTurtle Watermark40 DollarsV. G. Johnson SignatureThomas De La Rue and Company LimitedCayman Islands Currency BoardCayman Islands Currency Law 1974British Overseas Territory CurrencyCurrency Board Monetary SystemSecurity Printing HistoryCaribbean Monetary HistoryPirates Week Festival VignetteCayman Islands1974PMG 64Museum GradePick 9s

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United States 1976 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District star replacement note associated with First Day of Issue collecting, featuring Thomas Jefferson portrait and green Treasury seal

United States 1976 - 2 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Richmond District (Friedberg 1935-E*) Bicentennial Issue, Star Replacement, First Day of Issue, Uncirculated

As an uncirculated Star Replacement example from the Richmond District, this note combines production significance, Bicentennial symbolism, and collector-driven First Day association. The green Treasury seal, crisp paper stock, and sharp intaglio detail reflect the technical precision of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing during one of the most culturally visible currency releases in modern American history. It stands as both a corrective manufacturing artifact and a tangible relic of the United States Bicentennial celebration. Read more →

United StatesReplacement Note19762 DollarsUncirculated Federal Reserve NoteReplacement NoteStar NoteFirst Day of IssuePostal CancellationBureau of Engraving and PrintingFriedberg 1935-E*2 DollarsRichmond DistrictUnited States19761976 SeriesBicentennial IssueU.S. BicentennialThomas JeffersonJohn TrumbullDeclaration of IndependenceUncirculatedModern U.S. CurrencyCommemorative NoteBEP Engraving

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