A 1950 $5 Federal Reserve Note should have a green seal like modern $5 bills, but a different picture of Lincoln.
Despite its age these bills remain common among collectors. As of 10/2010 a circulated bill might retail for $5 to $8 while a nice uncirculated one could bring $12.
As of 12/2011 approximate prices are:
Circulated: $5 to $8 depending on the bill's condition
Uncirculated: $12
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.
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.
Face value to $8 depending on condition
The green seal indicates that your bill is a Federal Reserve Note. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1950 C US 10 dollar federal reserve note?" for more information.
To clear things up, the bill wasn't printed in Philadelphia. That's the Federal Reserve District that distributed the bill, but it was printed in Washington. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1950 US 100 dollar bill?" for more information.
Please check your bill again and post a new question. It's either not a silver certificate or not from 1950. All 1950-series $10 bills were issued as Federal Reserve Notes. These have the familiar green seal indicating they're FRN's and have the specific wording Federal Reserve Note across the top of the front of the bill.
All 1950-series US $20 bills were issued as Federal Reserve Notes, so they all have green seals. Please see the Related Question for more information.
A red seal indicates that a bill is a U.S. Note. The last $10 U.S. Notes were printed in 1923. All 1950 $10 bills were Federal Reserve Notes with green seals.
The green seal indicates that your bill is a Federal Reserve Note. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1950 C US 10 dollar federal reserve note?" for more information.
$12 to $15, assuming average wear.
In worn condition, face value only. If only slightly worn, $8 or so.
There is no such thing.
Series letters for 1950 $10 Federal Reserve notes were only go up to E. You're probably looking at the Federal Reserve District letter; the series letter is next to the date. Please post a new question or alternately, check the link below.
Series letters for 1950 $10 Federal Reserve notes were only go up to E. You're probably looking at the Federal Reserve District letter; the series letter is next to the date. Please post a new question or alternately, check the link below.
Unless they are red seal notes, or are older than the 1950's, they will not have any significant collector value.
To clear things up, the bill wasn't printed in Philadelphia. That's the Federal Reserve District that distributed the bill, but it was printed in Washington. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1950 US 100 dollar bill?" for more information.
Please check your bill again and post a new question. It's either not a silver certificate or not from 1950. All 1950-series $10 bills were issued as Federal Reserve Notes. These have the familiar green seal indicating they're FRN's and have the specific wording Federal Reserve Note across the top of the front of the bill.
All 1950-series US $20 bills were issued as Federal Reserve Notes, so they all have green seals. Please see the Related Question for more information.
A red seal indicates that a bill is a U.S. Note. The last $10 U.S. Notes were printed in 1923. All 1950 $10 bills were Federal Reserve Notes with green seals.
Please check again and post a new question. The last $50 silver certificates were printed in 1891. All 1950 $50 bills were issued as familiar green-seal federal reserve notes.