A number of 19th century silver certificates are classed as "extremely rare", which means they are so rare that a value hasn't even been established. These include:
The highest that have come up for auction are in excess of $20,000:
"Valuable" 1957 silver certificates are an urban legend. They were saved in huge numbers and sell for about $1.50 in decent condition, maybe $3 uncirculated.
Most of them aren't rare. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1935 US 1 dollar silver certificate?"
The US issued both $5 and $10 silver certificates with that date. Please make sure your bill has a blue seal and the words Silver Certificate across the top, then check one of these questions: "What is the value of a 1953 US 5 dollar silver certificate?" "What is the value of a 1953 US 10 dollar silver certificate?"
a mint condition silver certificate is worth $5-$6.
The US did not make silver certificates in 1740.
certificate is worth from $10 to $150, depending on the series, with series 1928E being the most valuable. A $1 silver certificate from other years can be worth a little more than face value, depending on the condition. Silver certificates can also be used as regular money.
"Valuable" 1957 silver certificates are an urban legend. They were saved in huge numbers and sell for about $1.50 in decent condition, maybe $3 uncirculated.
What is the most valuable
A silver certificate is a US banknote (bill) that could be redeemed for an equivalent amount of silver. Please see the question "What is a silver certificate?" for a much more detailed explanation.
A silver certificate is a US banknote (bill) that could be redeemed for an equivalent amount of silver. Please see the question "What is a silver certificate?" for a much more detailed explanation.
Most of them aren't rare. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1935 US 1 dollar silver certificate?"
The US issued both $5 and $10 silver certificates with that date. Please make sure your bill has a blue seal and the words Silver Certificate across the top, then check one of these questions: "What is the value of a 1953 US 5 dollar silver certificate?" "What is the value of a 1953 US 10 dollar silver certificate?"
Your bill is an 1899 $5 silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 5 dollar silver certificate?" for more details.
a mint condition silver certificate is worth $5-$6.
The US did not make silver certificates in 1740.
The bill that most closely fits that description is an 1899 US 1 dollar "black eagle" bill. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
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