The 1934 series only extends to the letter D. You may be confusing the Federal Reserve Bank letter with the series letter; that's next to the date, not in the center of the seal.
In any case, despite its age your bill is only worth face value in worn condition. If it's nearly new it might retail for up to $70.
Despite its age your bill doesn't have much extra value unless it's uncirculated. As of 03/2011 approximate prices are:
Circulated: $50 to $70 depending on the bill's condition
Uncirculated: $175
Serial Numbers
A bill's serial number is a counter and a security feature. In most cases it doesn't affect a bill's value or help to identify it. Some collectors specialize in bills with low serial numbers (e.g. 00000005) or unusual patterns (12344321) so these can bring above-average prices.
In God We Trust
The motto wasn't added to $50 bills until the 1960s so the fact that your bill doesn't have the motto is normal, not an error.
DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are market averages as of the date shown, but may be different for an individual bill due to variations in quality and other factors. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a bill will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable currency dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on an in-person inspection.
D is the highest series letter for 1934 US $50 bills. If the "E" is inside the Federal Reserve seal, it's the district letter and not a series letter. The series letter if any is next to the date.
In any case the value of a 1934-series $50 bill is $50-70 in average circulated condition, regardless of series letter.
Despite its age, 1934 A is a common series date for $50 bills. In circulated condition it sells for $50.-$70. A nice uncirculated one might go for $175 or more.
These bills didn't get a lot of use at the time because its purchasing power was very high compared to today, so they're comparatively easy to find among dealers and collectors.
Series letters for 1934 US $50 bills only go up to D. H may be a Federal Reserve district letter or some other indicator. The series letter if any will be next to the date.
Please check your bill again, and see the Related Question for more information.
In average circulated condition, it's usually a "spender"; if it's been lightly circulated but still in nice condition (no major creases/folds), it retails for about $65 - and if it's in perfect uncirculated condition, the retail value is up to $150. With something like this, it's best to get a hands-on opinion (and preferably a second opinion) from a trusted coin dealer.
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Despite its age, face value only if it's in worn condition. A bill that's nearly new might retail for $70 or so, while a crisp uncirculated one could bring as much as $125-$150.
Please don't assume that every old bill is a silver certificate. As the green seal and wording across the top of the bill indicate, a 1934 $50 bill is a Federal Reserve Note. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?".
Probably slightly over face value
To clarify things:> The Mint makes coins. Bills are printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.> The bill was printed in Washington. Boston is the site of the Federal Reserve Bank that distributed the bill.> The US never operated a mint in Boston.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?" for information about values.
As of 01/2009 auction prices for a circulated 1934-C $50 bill are face value to $70 depending on how worn it is. Despite their age, most series-1934 $50 bills are not scarce. $50 was a considerable amount of money then so (relatively) high-denomination bills didn't see a lot of circulation.
In circulated condition it's worth about $9 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $50
Please don't assume that every old bill is a silver certificate. As the green seal and wording across the top of the bill indicate, a 1934 $50 bill is a Federal Reserve Note. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?".
Probably slightly over face value
To clarify things:> The Mint makes coins. Bills are printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.> The bill was printed in Washington. Boston is the site of the Federal Reserve Bank that distributed the bill.> The US never operated a mint in Boston.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?" for information about values.
As of 01/2009 auction prices for a circulated 1934-C $50 bill are face value to $70 depending on how worn it is. Despite their age, most series-1934 $50 bills are not scarce. $50 was a considerable amount of money then so (relatively) high-denomination bills didn't see a lot of circulation.
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As of 01/2009 auction prices for a circulated 1934-C $50 bill are face value to $70 depending on how worn it is. Despite their age, most series-1934 $50 bills are not scarce. $50 was a considerable amount of money then so (relatively) high-denomination bills didn't see a lot of circulation.
In circulated condition it's worth about $9 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $50
In circulated condition it's worth about $9 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $50
If worn from circulation, face value to $70 depending on the amount of wear. If crisp and unfolded, series dates 1934, 1934C and 1934D retail for about $125; 1934A and B are about $175.
50 Canadian dollars.
It's still worth $50.
Most of the $50 bills are worth approximately $100. The price will vary based upon the condition of the bills.