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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

Technically, the note also marked the shift from red-seal United States Notes to modern green-seal Federal Reserve Notes, symbolizing a fully unified national currency system. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s intaglio of Trumbull’s painting was among its most complex engravings to date, capturing forty-two distinct historical figures. 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 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

The design itself embodies the purpose of the Bicentennial celebration: the obverse features Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, while the reverse showcases John Trumbull’s 1818 painting *The Signing of the Declaration of Independence*, newly engraved in intaglio for this issue. The shift from the older red-seal Legal Tender format to the modern green-seal Federal Reserve Note symbolized the nation’s progress from its revolutionary past to its contemporary identity. 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 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

Released on April 13 1976, Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, the new note featured the familiar portrait of Jefferson on the face but carried an entirely re-engraved reverse: John Trumbull’s 1818 painting *The Signing of the Declaration of Independence*. The green Treasury seal replaced the red of the earlier Legal Tender issues, signifying the shift to Federal Reserve backing. Across the country, banks and post offices issued fresh notes with special “First Day of Issue” postmarks; people queued for hours to buy and cancel them, then tucked them away as souvenirs of the Bicentennial rather than spending them. Those saved notes, never circulated, survive today as crisp, perfectly preserved witnesses to the event.

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 Richmond-district example, serial number E00394803★, exhibits bold color, crisp paper texture, and sharp margins. The green Treasury seal and deep intaglio impression stand out vividly against the clean white stock. PMG’s EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation confirms its originality—free of pressing or handling. As part of the Bicentennial Issue, it represents both technical precision and national symbolism: a rare corrective note born within a celebratory print run, uniting numismatic craftsmanship with the spirit of America’s 200th anniversary.

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