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1950-E is the most valuable $20 bill in the 1950 series. As of 09/2012 values are in the range $50 to $65 for a bill in circulated condition. An uncirculated one can bring $90 or more.
Please check your bill again. "E" is the highest series letter for 1950 $20 bills. You're probably looking at the Federal Reserve District letter instead; the series letter (if any) is next to the date. When you've identified the series letter, check the question "What is the value of a 1950 [letter] US 20 dollar bill?" for more information.
Please don't assume that because a bill is old it must be a silver certificate. The last US $20 silver certificates were printed in 1891. As you can see by the banner across the top of the bill and the green seal, your bill is a Federal Reserve Note. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1950 US 20 dollar bill?"
The only U.S. $20 bills with dates in that period were the 1934 and 1950 series. Most 1934 bills are worth about $22-24 in average circulated condition. Most 1950 bills are worth face value to $22. The exception is a 1950-E bill which retails for $45 to $60.
Please check your bill again. All 1950-series $20 bills were printed as Federal Reserve Notes with the familiar green seal color. The last red-seal $20 bills were dated 1914.
1950-E is the most valuable $20 bill in the 1950 series. As of 09/2012 values are in the range $50 to $65 for a bill in circulated condition. An uncirculated one can bring $90 or more.
Face value if circulated, up to $30 or so if crisp and unfolded.
Please check your bill again. "E" is the highest series letter for 1950 $20 bills. You're probably looking at the Federal Reserve District letter instead; the series letter (if any) is next to the date. When you've identified the series letter, check the question "What is the value of a 1950 [letter] US 20 dollar bill?" for more information.
Please don't assume that because a bill is old it must be a silver certificate. The last US $20 silver certificates were printed in 1891. As you can see by the banner across the top of the bill and the green seal, your bill is a Federal Reserve Note. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1950 US 20 dollar bill?"
A Series 1950 $10 bill typically sells for around $20 in circulated condition. The Series 1950A $10 bill has a lower value, usually selling for around $15 in circulated condition. The value can vary depending on factors such as condition and rarity.
The only U.S. $20 bills with dates in that period were the 1934 and 1950 series. Most 1934 bills are worth about $22-24 in average circulated condition. Most 1950 bills are worth face value to $22. The exception is a 1950-E bill which retails for $45 to $60.
Please check your bill again. All 1950-series $20 bills were printed as Federal Reserve Notes with the familiar green seal color. The last red-seal $20 bills were dated 1914.
The U.S. only printed $20 Federal Reserve Notes with the 1950 date.If your bill has a blue seal, please check its date and post a new question.If it has a green seal, it's worth face value to $22 unless there is a small "E" next to the date. A 1950-E $20 bill retails for $45 to $60.
Current retail is $12 to $15 in circulated condition, $20 if crisp and unfolded.
Despite their age, $20 bills from the 1950 series rarely sell for more than a dollar or two above face value.
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.
The US didn't print any $20 bills dated 1953. Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question. The nearest dates would be 1950 and 1963.