What is the value of a 1929 50 dollar silver certificate from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago?

Answer 1

Please don't assume that every old bill has to be a silver certificate. As the banner across the bill's front should state, your bill is a National Currency Note. Silver certificates were issued directly by the federal government rather than by the central bank.

As of 12/2011 approximate prices are:

Circulated: $65 to $95 depending on the bill's condition

Uncirculated: $300

Serial NumbersA 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.

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.