Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:57:13 -0800WeeblySat, 23 Apr 2011 07:29:18 -0800http://www.2dollarbill.org/1/post/2011/04/will-the-us-government-ditch-the-dollar-bill.htmlBig story in the world of small time currency. The $1 bill came under attack from a new report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) that recommends replacing the $1 Note with the $1 Coin. The report estimates that wide spread use of the $1 Coin would save the US Government approximately $5.5 billion over 30 years. 

What is interesting for fans of the $2 bill is the GAO report assumes that if the $1 bill was eliminated, "the public would prefer, and therefore demand, increased circulation of the $2 note." Unfortunately, if that would happen the US might decide to stop printing the $2 bill too!

In a related article, Tom Barlow writes in Forbes.com that many countries including Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom all transitioned to coins by discontinuing the paper dollar. 

However the US has been especially resistant to accepting the $1 Coin. The GAO report includes a 2006 Gallup poll that found 79% of those surveyed opposed replacing the paper dollar.  The past failures to introduce the Susan B. Anthony, the Sacagawea, the Presidential series or the Native American series of $1 Coins support the poll findings.  People love their dollar bills! 

The result of this is today the Federal reserve sits on an estimated $1.1 billion in dollar coins, due to public unwillingness to accept these coins. People tend to hoard, not spend the coins. Because of these past fiascoes, the GAO report makes the argument to discontinue the paper dollar. 

What do you think? Should the US stop printing the $1 bill? ]]>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:20:21 -0800http://www.2dollarbill.org/1/post/2011/04/happy-268th-birthday-president-jefferson-celebrate-by-giving-someone-a-2-bill-today.htmlHappy Birthday Thomas Jefferson! President Jefferson was born today, April 13, 1743. Today is his 268th Birthday. Celebrate Thomas Jefferson's birthday today by giving someone a $2 bill tip. The $2 bill features President Jefferson. 

Thomas Jefferson is a key figures in the history of America. He was the country's 3rd president, author of the Declaration of Independence and is on Mount Rushmore. 

'Like' $2 Tip Day on Facebook and join the celebrations!The San Diego News celebrates President Jefferson's 268th Birthday today in the article  "Birthday Greetings For Thomas Jefferson." Happy Birthday!  ]]>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:07:32 -0800http://www.2dollarbill.org/1/post/2011/04/2-dollar-bills-now-available-in-10-20-50-and-100-stacks-at-www2dollarbillorg.htmlThe $2 Dollar Bill Company, located online at www.2DollarBill.org, is an organization dedicated to promoting and increasing the use and circulation of the $2 dollar bill in America. At the $2 Dollar Bill Company you can now purchase stacks of $2 Dollar Bills in sets of 10, 20, 50 and 100 bills. The $2 Dollar Bill Company accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and PayPal. Shipping is fast with delivery from USPS Priority Mail Service. 

The $2 bill ads excitement and fun to any night on the town, poker night or anywhere where tipping is appropriate. Giving $2 bills adds a unique element to any gift of money and always sparks a conversation. 

As America's rarest circulated denomination the $2 bill is genuine US Currency with a face value of $2.00. The reaction you'll get when you tip someone with a $2 bill is always entertaining. Anyone who receives a gift of $2 bills will be excited to receive this rare bill. In any situation the $2 bill gets people talking! 

So for your next night out with your crew or for that upcoming bachelor party, give a gift that will be remembered. Gift the gift of $2 dollar bills!    ]]>