bicentennial notes

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The term "bicentennial note" commonly refers to the Series 1976 $2 Federal Reserve Note. This specific issuance of the two-dollar bill was released on April 13, 1976, as part of the United States' Bicentennial celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

While the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing officially lists it as the "$2 Note" among other circulating currency, its 1976 release date and design firmly link it to the nation's bicentennial. The note's reverse features an engraving of John Trumbull's painting, "The Declaration of Independence," replacing the previous design of Monticello.

These notes are legal tender but are also frequently sought by collectors. They are often sold in commemorative collections, such as the "U.S. Bicentennial Coin and Note Set," which pairs the $2 note with the Bicentennial-themed quarter, half-dollar, and dollar coins that were also issued in 1976.