What is the S with two lines through it?
What is the S with two lines through it? In one popular origin story, the dollar sign started as a U on top of an S, as shorthand for United States. Over time, the bottom of the U disappeared, leaving the S with two lines through it.
How much is a $2 bill worth?
Most $2 bills in circulation are worth exactly that: $2. And even though you don't see a lot of $2 bills in everyday life, they are still being printed.