How $2 bills compare to $10 bills

The $10 bill may be worth five times as much as the two dollar bill, but they have a similar history... up until the ten's design change. See how these two pieces of currency compare in this fun history lesson from the producer of The Two Dollar Bill Documentary.

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Some photos of bank notes courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History

[breadguyhd]

Two dollar bill documentary is like Santa it only comes once in a while but it is so exciting when it does.-Walter White

[weighit]

Well done, I spend two's every week, still get funny comments when I lay them out. Thanks for the video

[msticks]

Another fascinating addition to the series. Glad to see your back.

[ghjs]

Well this was intrestesting as always! Can't wait for the next one!

[mikeonthecomputer]

I'd rather not horde any denomination, with rare exceptions for series/condition/serial. The $2 is my most used denomination by far. Long live Jefferson!

As an aside, I somewhat hope that the $1 and $2 never change design. They've been the same for all my life, I'm sure I'll accept any redesign that may come their way, but there is some comfort in the 1920s-ish design that both notes retain. Plus the Declaration of Independence on the back of the $2 makes me feel like it's the denomination that celebrates America the best of all of them (mind, all the denominations do well to reflect American history and culture).

[trappedcosmos]

I love $2 they should get used more, they are a very convenient for small purchases nowadays due to inflation than the $1.

[sbricks]

Glad to see a new video! Thanks for taking my ideas into consideration. Can’t wait for more new videos!

[gabrielwilliams]

Keep up the good work with your videos I enjoy watching your new documentary

[thedaveinator]

I hardly ever gets 10s in change, same goes with 50s. Its hard to spend so little with a 100 to warrant getting a 50 in change.

[cavestoryking]

I work as a cashier and can confirm that I don't see 10s much, that area in the register is often empty.

[mikeywestside]

Whenever I see a panhandler I asked them if they want $1 or two. If they say two then I give them a two dollar bill. On the rare occasions where they say one, I will give them a presidential $1 coin and a $2 bill.

[anthonyminimum]

5:23 How’s this even possible ? That’s like saying “for every $20 bill you see, there are less than 6 $5 bills to match it”

[joshuaa.kennedy]

Who should we replace for dollar currency? Should they made a $2 2oz silver dollar coin?

[davidmann]

I never get to dollar bills in change although I use mostly a charge card😂

[River]

What does gun pair about the two dollar bill in the 20th?

[billbillings]

Hey John, quick question, is it possible we will get a 2023 series $2 bill? Thanks, I love your channel!

[edwardtheblueengine]

Hey John why doesn’t the government promote two dollar bills to get them more used

[shawnkliewer]

Well $2.00 and $5.00 are still being made, so they are the most popular and affordable.

[SPLASHING-SILVER]

What books can i get more info on errors

[chriscourson]

Have you ever considered a video on Confederate 2 Dollar notes!?