1928 Series United States $2 Legal Tender Note with red seal

The 1928 series $2 United States Note, also known as a 'Red Seal' note, was issued as legal tender currency during a transitional period in American monetary history. These notes featured a distinctive red Treasury seal and serial numbers, distinguishing them from Federal Reserve Notes. The portrait of Thomas Jefferson appears on the obverse, while Monticello graces the reverse. Production of $2 notes in this series continued through various letter designations (A, B, C, etc.) into the 1960s. Red Seal $2 notes are highly sought after by currency collectors and American history enthusiasts for their distinctive appearance and historical significance. These notes represent an era when the United States issued multiple types of paper currency simultaneously, each backed by different government promises. Collectors particularly value notes in better condition, with lower serial numbers, or featuring interesting serial number patterns. The $2 denomination itself has always held special appeal due to its relative scarcity in circulation compared to other denominations.