In Reply to: U.S. money date of issue question posted by balirains on Sunday, 11. May 2008 at 05:08 Bali Time:
Go back to the bank and get 2006 and after. The reason the others weren't accepted, I believe, is because there were a great number of forgeries.
Get mint condition notes, keep them safe and flat in a wallet. Or just get traveller's cheques.