Monday, January 28, 2013

$2 Conventional or COPE

Have a $2.00 bill and want to find out its value? Leave a comment

Currency Overprinting and Processing Equipment (COPE) notes were new back in the 1970s and replaced conventional notes slowly over the years. COPE notes were printed, cut, sorted, inspected, and packed all on one machine. The older conventional notes had this done on different machines and in stages.

Both types are common, have equal value, and are not all that collectible. Yet there is enough interest that you should know how to identify them.

I will give you a minute to click on the picture above and try to tell the difference.

Well below I made it easier to notice the slight differences.

Conventional serial number checklist:
  • Normal or slightly thinner letter and numbers.
  • Thinner kerning or spacing.
  • G is more square, A has a larger upper triangle, 6 has a larger lower circle.
COPE serial number checklist:
  • Bolder or slightly thicker letter and numbers.
  • Larger kerning or spacing.
  • G is more round, A has a smaller upper triangle, 6 has a smaller lower circle.
Conventional stats...
Type/Country: 2 Dollars / United States
Year: 1976
Date Printed: December 1975 - August 1976
Printings: 84,480,000
Run: 72nd from 59-73 of 132 the G45440001A - G46080000A
Value: $2.50 in Almost Uncirculated

COPE stats...
Type/Country: 2 Dollars / United States
Year: 1976
Date Printed: December 1975 - August 1976
Printings: 84,480,000
Run: 76th from 74-132 of 132 the G48000001A - G48640000A
Value: $2.50 in Almost Uncirculated 

Sharp eyed viewers may notice that the conventional note has a slight Misaligned Overprint error, but nothing to add any extra value.

Do you have a two dollar bill and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.

7 dollars worth, for Comments/Questions click here.:

Anonymous said...

I have a 1953 D3 $2.00 bill red ink that says "will pay to the bearer on demand" serial number A38593489A. How much is it worth?

Man said...

1953 D3 $2.00 bill red ink that says "will pay to the bearer on demand" serial number A38593489A

About $10.00

lachina said...

Hi I have a 2009 two-dollar bill that when you look at it you can see the seal and serial numbers threw the back and when you look at the front you can see the picture from the back threw the front serial # L0505112A from san franciso california small note is there any value for this currency? need help should I keep it thank you!!

lachina said...

I mean L05050112A

Man said...

2009 two-dollar bill that when you look at it you can see the seal and serial numbers threw the back and when you look at the front you can see the picture from the back threw the front

Possible Offset Transfer error, about $500.00 to start.

That said it needs to verified in hand as they can be worth thousands and are sometimes faked.

Anonymous said...

Sir, I have a $2 , 1976 star note,graded at PGS64 PPQ. Is this note worth it's weight in Gold. Thank You. Fcantu@austin.rr.com

Man said...

$2 , 1976 star note,graded at PGS64 PPQ

What serial number?