Years ago, my ship pulled into West Coast port for a “Show the ship to the civilians” visit. It was fun when I was samed a “tour guide.”
Payday was ALL new bills, including $2.00 bills. Many shop,bar, or restaraunt people had no familiarity with $2’s.
I was, at that time, told New Yorkers would refuse to take a “2”. Couldn’t figure why.
Old superstition says accepting a two dollar bill is bad luck.
I remember one year when the military pay roll at a base in New Hampshire was paid in 2 dollar bills. You had to wait in line and sign for your payment, all in 2 dollar bills. It was a test to track how much money was being spent around the area. Never saw any results of the test. Had no problem pay the bill with the 2 dollar bill. Still have a few saved.
Don