Two questions: What is the significance of the stamp on these? Also, these are all in sequence except for the first one.. does that have something to do with the stamp? or why would that be?
They have been "cancelled" in the year of issue for collectors in much the way souvenir cards (see example below) of reprinted notes and stamps are for collectors at various numismatic or philatelic conventions. $10,000 Series of 1878 for 1985 IPMS Memphis, TN
April 13, 1976 was the first day of issue for the 1976 $2 notes, so plenty of them were postmarked on that day. Plenty more were postmarked on July 4, 1976 to commemorate the Bicentennial. As for the rest of the strap, I have no idea why one note would be missing. It's possible that some collector pulled out a star note or fancy serial number and then replaced it with this stamped note in order to keep the count accurate....
Would this bunch be more valuable than any other bunch of uncirculated sequenced ones? because of the stamp?
Like anything else, with the stamp to the right collector it might be worth something. However, there are an awful lot of $2 Series 1976 notes out there. Without the stamp, the only ones worth much could be those with a fancy SNs. Which note is missing? Did it happen to be one with a fancy SN?
This was once a real collecting situation in philately, but along with collecting sheets, it has shown over the years to be of little value. I once ( many eons ago) started collecting the $2 with different stamps, but only got to about 5 as most just used a common stamp. The thought was that these "First day of issue" would one time be more valuable. Rather like those with their "First Strike" label on coins. IMO, Jim
I have one of these from Philly and the note is Ch CU with a star. I sometimes wonder what premium I coould get for it...
I don't know, but the * would add value I would think. I did see a pack just like this, without the stamp thing, go for $377 on feebay.
We shall see! I will be posting on ebay tonight. Along with an 8 reales from the 1715 ship wreck. I have no idea what that should bring.
Most of the vlue of the first day of issue and july 4th 1976 two dollar bills really depends on where the bill was postmarked at. These things were done all over the country and most people don't care about a note postmarked in some small unknown town. The few that do generate some interest are the ones postmarked in famous locations, especailly ones that have a connection to the revolution and the fight for independence. PHiladelphia, PA especially the PO closest to Independence Hall. Mount Vernon, Valley Forge, Yorktown, one stamped at both Lexington and Concord etc.
I wouldn't be surprised if this act is done when the new $100 comes out in 2011 IMO!. People did it back in 76' to celabrate the new bill and Independence. To most collectors a stamped $2 bill holds more value then a star $2.
Well the auction ends Friday night and its at $320 right now. I had 2 people ask me to end it early for $400. Of course, I said no. So hopefully they will reach at least that!
