No. The red printing and banner across the top indicate that they are a form of currency called United States Notes. For bills dated 1928 and later, the seal color and banner indicate what kind of currency the bill is.
U.S. Notes were very similar to the current Federal Reserve notes in that they weren't backed by gold or silver in the Treasury. U.S. Notes were issued up till the 1960s. Because there was no monetary difference between the 2 forms, U.S. Notes were phased out in favor of Federal Reserve Notes to save on printing costs.
For information about values, please see the question "What is the value of a 1928 G US 2 dollar bill?"
George Washington. From 1928 to 1934, the one dollar bill was actually known as a Silver Certificate.
If there really were one it would be a priceless example of time travel because the first $1 silver certificates were issued in 1886. The date on your bill is almost certainly 1928.Please see "What is the value of a 1928 US 1 dollar silver certificate?"
Please check the bill's date - it should be 1928, and its type - it should be a United States Note.There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1928 C US 2 dollar bill?".
Please don't assume every old bill must be a silver certificate. Your bill should have a red seal and the words United States Note rather than Silver Certificate. Small-size silver certificates were printed from 1928 to 1957 and generally have blue seals. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1963 US 5 dollar bill with a red seal?" for more information.
About $1.25
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George Washington. From 1928 to 1934, the one dollar bill was actually known as a Silver Certificate.
1928 $50 bills weren't issued as silver certificates. Please check the wording across your bill's top front; then see one of the following questions:"What is the value of a 1928 US 50 dollar Federal Reserve Note?""What is the value of a 1928 US 50 dollar gold certificate?"
If there really were one it would be a priceless example of time travel because the first $1 silver certificates were issued in 1886. The date on your bill is almost certainly 1928.Please see "What is the value of a 1928 US 1 dollar silver certificate?"
The oldest dollar bill is a 1935 Silver Certificate.
Please don't assume that every old bill has to be a silver certificate. 1928 $10 bills were issued as gold certificates with gold seals and as Federal Reserve Notes, with the familiar green seal and the words "Federal Reserve Note" across the top.Please check the bill's seal color and wording across your bill's top front; then see one of the following questions:"What is the value of a 1928 US 10 dollar Federal Reserve Note?""What is the value of a 1928 US 10 dollar gold certificate?"
Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question. "E" is the highest series letter for 1928 $1 silver certificates.
Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question. "E" is the highest series letter for 1928 $1 silver certificates.
1928-series $100 bills weren't issued as silver certificates, only gold certificates and Federal Reserve Notes. Please look at the bill's front to determine which you have; then check one of the following: "What is the value of a 1928 US 100 dollar Federal Reserve Note?" "What is the value of a 1928 US 100 dollar gold certificate?"
Please don't assume that every old bill is a silver certificate. The banner across its top and the green seal indicate it's a Federal Reserve Note, the same type of paper money used today. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1928 A US 100 dollar bill?".
Please check the bill's date - it should be 1928, and its type - it should be a United States Note.There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1928 C US 2 dollar bill?".
The oldest dollar bill is a 1935 Silver Certificate.