2.00 $-dollar bills

[RD64]

Same as in Europe - many places in Europe - especially Italy (from my travel experience) will not take 100 Euro notes.

[hallux]

1 hour ago, MoCruiseFan said:

 

Cash registers (the ones I be worked with anyway) have five slots for bills and five slots for coins.  None of them designate which bills or coins I need to put in each.  IN our use, we used the bill slots for $1, $5, $10, $10, Large Bills, but again ther were no slots  particularly designated for anything.

The registers I worked (only one previous job, but multiple locations for a chain) also had five slots for bills and five for coins, but once we got anything bigger than a 20 we'd drop the large bill and maybe a bunch of other 20's and 10's in the time-lock for security so we never really used the last slot for actual bills.

[pookel]

When I worked in fast food, we kept a $2 bill in the register just so it could be tracked if we were robbed (they noted the serial #). Always thought that was a neat trick. 

[MoCruiseFan]

3 hours ago, hallux said:

The registers I worked (only one previous job, but multiple locations for a chain) also had five slots for bills and five for coins, but once we got anything bigger than a 20 we'd drop the large bill and maybe a bunch of other 20's and 10's in the time-lock for security so we never really used the last slot for actual bills.

We kept larger bills under the tray.

 

[MoCruiseFan]

17 minutes ago, pookel said:

When I worked in fast food, we kept a $2 bill in the register just so it could be tracked if we were robbed (they noted the serial #). Always thought that was a neat trick. 

 

You really think out of the massive numbers of bills in circulation that anyone is going to pay attention to the serial number on a two?

[itsnotjustme]

On 12/21/2022 at 9:40 PM, Cruise5life said:

And think they are fake.   

In my youth, I picked up spanking new $2 bills at the bank in 1976.  I went to try to spend one at my brother's hockey game and the food stand cashier accused me of printing them in my basement.

 

Today once in a while I will get them and spend them or put them in the payment jar at the workplace snack bar.  They always disappear as other make their change.

 

[HuliHuli]

21 hours ago, cementhands said:

They will remember you as that $2.00 guy/gal!

They'll remember you as "$2.00 Bill" 😉 and I think it is a great idea!  I've done it with zero negative feedback from the crew.  The $2 bill is "legal tender for all debts, public and private" just as any other U.S. currency.  I see no need to avoid or quasi apologize for using any of our notes.

[BirdTravels]

On 12/21/2022 at 4:04 PM, LJRat said:

I was thinking of taking $2.00 bills for tips, above the 20 percent for outstanding service at the Bars, restaurants & Island ports. Your thoughts!

There are people who consider the $2 bill unlucky. While money is money, there may be a few that think you are wishing them bad luck 

[graphicguy]

This was a while ago, but I recall someone handing a bartender a $2 bill.  I’m sure he meant well.  But in talking to the bartender and him mentioning that many stores where he shops when docked, and banks he uses didn’t know what a $2 bill was.  So, it was “non-spendable” to him.

 

I ended up giving him 2-$1 bills in a swap so it wasn’t a hassle for him.  I tried to take it to the casino on board the same cruise and to use it in Cancun at a restaurant.  They would not change it for me, either.

 

Keep that in mind if you’re seeking $2 bills to take on the cruise to tip.  Not sure why someone would do so to begin with.  It’s not like it’s anywhere near a common denomination.  You’d have to purposely make it a point to take them with you on a cruise.

[Host Jazzbeau]

On 12/22/2022 at 4:52 PM, MoCruiseFan said:

Like all other US bills they clearly state on them "this note is legal tender for all debts public and private".  Anyoen who tings a $2 is fake is highly ignorant of the US monetary system.

I used to have a roll of toilet paper that was printed with a US currency-like design.  At the top of each sheet it said "this isn't legal, but the paper is tender"  🤣🤣🤣

[graphicguy]

On 12/22/2022 at 4:52 PM, MoCruiseFan said:

Like all other US bills they clearly state on them "this note is legal tender for all debts public and private".  Anyoen who tings a $2 is fake is highly ignorant of the US monetary system.

IN THE U.S.A.  

 

You cruise outside the U.S., no store, restaurant, etc is obligated to recognize ANY U.S. money.  They do because it’s recognizable.  But, $2 bills are uncommon.  As such, Non-U.S. establishments may and do view those bills with healthy skepticism and usually turn them away.  

 

It’s happened to me, and have reports of it happening to others.

 

In brief, depending on the acceptance of $2 bills to use as legal tender for anything outside the U.S. is not a good idea.  Not sure why anyone would go out of their way to get and try to use $2 bills.

[Cruise5life]

1 hour ago, graphicguy said:

IN THE U.S.A.  

 

You cruise outside the U.S., no store, restaurant, etc is obligated to recognize ANY U.S. money.  They do because it’s recognizable.  But, $2 bills are uncommon.  As such, Non-U.S. establishments may and do view those bills with healthy skepticism and usually turn them away.  

 

It’s happened to me, and have reports of it happening to others.

 

In brief, depending on the acceptance of $2 bills to use as legal tender for anything outside the U.S. is not a good idea.  Not sure why anyone would go out of their way to get and try to use $2 bills.

I’ve used 2.00 bills in all ports I’ve been to and never been refused.  And and I do it because it’s easier than carrying 100 1.00’s.   And it’s a conversation starter.     Why be boring and give silly old 1.00 bill.    
be a trend setter and unique.  

[Charles4515]

On 12/23/2022 at 11:22 AM, HuliHuli said:

They'll remember you as "$2.00 Bill" 😉 and I think it is a great idea!  I've done it with zero negative feedback from the crew.  The $2 bill is "legal tender for all debts, public and private" just as any other U.S. currency.  I see no need to avoid or quasi apologize for using any of our notes.

 

They will remember you as a goofball if you hand it out on a cruise ship. 

[complawyer]

charles4515 while it can and does occasionally happen, what are the chances of running into the same staff member when youre  booked on another cruise on another/or even the same ncl ship.

 

there is probably no one on the staff that will remember you, goofball or otherwise.

and cruise5life, how much easier is it to carry 50 $2.00 bills as,  100 $1.00? since you wont need them all at once, leave a bunch in the cabin safe, and replenish as needed. if youre going to use them to tip any staff members,on the ship you can certainly carry a minimal amount wityh you

 

a final note, we were in venice, a few years back, and in marseilles, and they refused to take any american currency. only wanted euros. there was a beggar on the steps of a church in marseilles, and i tried to give him a $5.00 bill. even he didnt want u.s. currency.

 

as i said previously, i just like to hoard any 2's that come my way. no special reason, its just a quirk.

[Charles4515]

47 minutes ago, complawyer said:

 

a final note, we were in venice, a few years back, and in marseilles, and they refused to take any american currency. only wanted euros. there was a beggar on the steps of a church in marseilles, and i tried to give him a $5.00 bill. even he didnt want u.s. currency.

 

as i said previously, i just like to hoard any 2's that come my way. no special reason, its just a quirk.

A European would get the same reaction if they tried to use Euros in the USA. US merchants won’t even take Canadian currency. 
 

I think most who get a $2 bill in the US hoard them. The same with $1 coins. That is why they, $2 bills and $1 coins are not in general circulation.

 

I bring 50 dollar bills and if I need more I replenish at guest relations. 

 

 

 

Edited December 25, 2022 by Charles4515

[Peachypooh]

There was a time in the late 50's early 60's that it was very common to go to the store

and use $2 bills. I remember my father keeping a few in his wallet.

However now not so common.

[jpc763]

1 hour ago, Peachypooh said:

There was a time in the late 50's early 60's that it was very common to go to the store

and use $2 bills. I remember my father keeping a few in his wallet.

However now not so common.

I believe the $2 was introduced in 1976

[cruiseny4life]

6 minutes ago, jpc763 said:

I believe the $2 was introduced in 1976

Or 1862, ya know. 🤠

 

https://www.bep.gov/media/1111/download?inline

[pookel]

25 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said:

Or 1862, ya know. 🤠

 

https://www.bep.gov/media/1111/download?inline

 

The $2 was re-released in 1976 with a new design, though, after having been out of production for many years. So they're not entirely wrong.

[ggTexasGal]

1 hour ago, jpc763 said:

I believe the $2 was introduced in 1976

For those seeking more history of $2 bills:

https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations/2

[Oakman58]

$2 bills were the rule of the day at horse racing tracks in the 50's and 60's and into the 70's.  I've been tipping crewmen with $2 bill for many years.  If a crewman doesn't like having those bills the purser can change them into other denominations.  Also in some South American countries the $2 is considered good luck.

Edited December 28, 2022 by Oakman58

[graphicguy]

Some crazy reasons for bringing $2 bills on a cruise.  

 

I guess if you want to, so be it.  More of a hassle for me to go get them, and for the crew to accept and use them on their end (if they can, at all).

 

Still don’t understand why anyone would go out of their way to use $2 bills on a cruise ship?

[weltek]

Because you asked, I'll be honest. I find it silly and forcing awkward conversation, but to each their own. 

It's like "here look at this neat-o relic I'm giving you, ask me questions and tell me how cool you think it is."  Not every staff person will find it charming and cool. And many have seen them before and then have to figure out the best place to get rid of them. Maybe they'll keep one to give to their kid back home as novelty. But many of their children will not even understand it's a novelty.

If someone gave me a lesser used British currency,  unless I was really into coin collecting and wanted to save it, I would find it useless and awkward to try and use. But if someone gave me that lesser used currency and had an expectant look on their face and apparently wanted to describe it to me, I'd be polite and entertain them with a fake enthusiasm. But hey, that's just me. 

I almost guarantee there are more interesting things to talk to crew about than $2 bills.
 

[weltek]

On 12/23/2022 at 11:22 AM, HuliHuli said:

They'll remember you as "$2.00 Bill" 😉 and I think it is a great idea!  I've done it with zero negative feedback from the crew.  The $2 bill is "legal tender for all debts, public and private" just as any other U.S. currency.  I see no need to avoid or quasi apologize for using any of our notes.

You are giving a tip and they are customer service professionals, so of course you haven't gotten any negative feedback. In all reality, many of them just don't care. But sure, a few probably do think it's interesting if they are new to cruise work.  But most probably don't give a hoot and they see a few of these "clever" people with stacks of $2 bills each sailing. Those people will put up with the American-splaining with a smile and move on, happily spending their $2 bills on toiletries at the Miami Target next sailing. So, if it makes you happy, go for it.
 

[Liljo22]

On 12/21/2022 at 8:42 PM, complawyer said:

i prefer to keep any that come my way

Why?  The treasury still prints $2 bills yearly.  Not as many as other currency but you can walk into any bank and request the bills.