Stripping out Digits in ID Number

Our system requires that you add a '19' or '20' in front of every ID number. I want to strip out the 19 or 20, but not all ID numbers are the same length and some are missing the 19 or 20. ID numbers should be 4-5 digits in length.
Ex
2010011
199237
07011
2009001
I try using the Right Function, but it doesn't work well with numbers > 5 digits long . It either adds a 0 or 9.
Right (,5)
Results
10011
99237 - (9237 is correct ID No.)
07011
09001
Any suggestions?

I modified the first line to fix the syntax and it works!!
If left({your stringnumber}, 2 ) in
["19", "20"]
Amazing. Thanks for the help.
Edited by: egreene on Jun 6, 2011 10:51 AM

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