Description

1976 $2 FRN • First‑Day‑Issue Cancelled‑Stamp Set (6 Notes) — New York & Richmond Districts

This is a Six‑note Bicentennial group buy, all 1976 Series $2 Federal Reserve Notes from the New York (B‑2) and Richmond (E‑5) districts. Every note carries authentic April 13, 1976 First‑Day‑Issue postal cancellations, with some showing two strikes and others three or more, giving the set strong visual variety.

All Six notes grade Choice Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated, with crisp paper, bold inks, and excellent eye appeal.

Set Highlights (New Additions Included)

• One note features a fancy serial ending in “777” — a desirable triple‑digit repeater ending that always draws collector attention.
• One note includes a handwritten signature on the reverse, adding a unique, one‑of‑a‑kind character piece to the group.
• One note 4 stamps, multiple strikes.
• District mix: New York & Richmond
• All notes: April 13, 1976 First‑Day‑Issue cancellations
• Multi‑stamp variety: double and triple postal strikes
• Condition: Choice to Gem Uncirculated
• Sold as a complete 6‑note set

These Bicentennial cancelled‑stamp notes remain one of the most recognizable crossover collectibles between currency and postal history, and premium CU/GEM sets with variety pieces like a 777 ending and a signed reverse are far tougher to assemble.

Each note was hand‑stamped at a U.S. Post Office on release day, creating a collectible crossover between numismatics and philately. Some notes feature two cancellation stamps, others three or more, giving the set a strong visual mix and excellent display appeal.

All five notes grade out Choice Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated, with clean paper, bold inks, and crisp embossing. These are not the typical handled or lightly circulated FDI examples — this is a premium buffet offering of high‑grade postal‑validated Bicentennial notes.

Why This Set Matters

• First‑Day‑Issue (April 13, 1976) — the exact day the $2 bill returned after a decade-long absence.
• Authentic postal cancellations — each note stamped by hand at the post office, making every piece unique.
• Multiple‑stamp variety — some with double strikes, some with triple, adding character and collector appeal.
• High‑grade condition — all five notes fall in the CU to GEM range, far above typical FDI survivors.
• District mix — New York & Richmond, both desirable Bicentennial issuers.
• Sold as a complete 5‑note set — perfect for collectors, dealers, or anyone building a Bicentennial display.

Collector Insight

First‑Day‑Issue cancelled‑stamp $2 bills have become a staple Bicentennial collectible. While common examples trade in the $20–$25 range, high‑grade, multi‑stamp, district‑variety sets like this are significantly tougher to assemble — especially in CU/GEM condition. These sets move fast because they appeal to both currency collectors and stamp/postal history collectors.

Summary

A sharp, historically rich five‑note Bicentennial set, all Choice to Gem Uncirculated, all April 13, 1976 postal‑cancelled, and all sold together. A standout offering for anyone who wants a premium, display‑ready slice of America’s 200th birthday.