Your $1 and $2 bills could be worth thousands: What to look for

article FILE-A person holds a $1 bill. (Photo by Grabowsky/ullstein bild via Getty Images) While it may seem like $1 and $2 bills aren’t worth much on the surface, you should hold on to them just in case, because certain denominations may be worth more than you think. Several versions of these bills are worth thousands of dollars and some currency collectors are willing to pay top dollar for them. So, if you have a $1 or $2 bill stashed in your wallet or under the sofa, here’s what you should look for to determine the value. How to find $1 bills worth thousands of dollars Some $1 bills printed in 2014 and 2016 are highlighted by a mistake from the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing that could make the denominations worth $150,000 by collectors, per Wealthynickel.com. There are approximately 6.4 million $1 bills printed with this error in 2014 and 2016, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing noted. RELATED: These nickels might have a value over 5 cents, particularly if this animal appear...