Banknote USA 2 Dollar Jefferson - 2017A - C Philadelphia - Series C-A

The 2017 series United States two-dollar bill is legal tender in the United States. It has a face value of two dollars.

The obverse of the bill features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States (1801-1809). The portrait of Jefferson is an engraving based on a portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart. The "Series 2017" designation indicates the year the series to which this bill belongs was designed. The letter "A" that follows the year indicates that this is the first series of bills issued that year. The designation "C" corresponds to the letter assigned to the Third Federal Reserve, which is Philadelphia. The "C-A" indication combines the identification of the Federal Reserve and the series of issue. It also features the signatures of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States.

The reverse of the bill depicts a reproduction of John Trumbull's painting entitled "Declaration of Independence". This historical scene depicts the moment the committee drafting the Declaration of Independence presents the document to Congress. This image is intended to commemorate a founding event in American history.

The bill is printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), the government agency responsible for producing banknotes in the United States. The watermark and security thread are embedded in the paper during its manufacture to combat counterfeiting. These security features are visible when the bill is held up to the light.