A one million dollar gold note from 1840 is a rare historical artifact, primarily of interest to collectors and historians. Its value depends on factors such as its condition, rarity, and demand within the collectible market. While it may not hold its face value as currency today, it could be worth significantly more due to its historical significance and collectible nature. It's advisable to consult a numismatic expert for a precise valuation.
Probably nothing more than the historic value of the item. Unless you can locate the people or companies listed on the note, you are out of luck.
The value is very little or nothing. Reproductions have no numismatic value. Please note that the Confederate States of America never made any gold coins.
Please check your bill again. As the banner across its top indicates, it's a United States Note and not a gold certificate or gold note. The US hasn't printed gold bills since the 1920s, and the last $5 gold notes was issued from 1870 to 1874. There's more information the at question "What is the value of a 1963 US 5 dollar bill with a red seal?"
A few cents for the paper it was printed on, or maybe a couple of bucks to buy it in a novelty shop. These "notes" aren't genuine. A billion dollars was 35 times more than the entire US budget in 1840.
1928 $50 bills were issued as gold certificates and as Federal Reserve Notes but they're not the same. Please check the wording across your bill's top front as well as its seal color*; 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?"* Gold certificates have gold seals and FRNs have green seals.
There isn't a note with the value of one million dollar.
Probably nothing more than the historic value of the item. Unless you can locate the people or companies listed on the note, you are out of luck.
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There is no such thing as a real million dollar bill, the largest dollar bill is a $100000 note, a gold seal note to be exact. However, there are pranks bills that are a "million dollars"
I just saw a ngc graded 1840 $50 note in excellent condition sell for $200.00
The value of the gold held in Fort Knox changes every day because the price of gold changes every day. Current estimates of holdings are 147.4 MILLION ounces Troy in gold. The current spot price of gold is $1,126.40 per ounce, multiply that by the Knox's holdings for your answer. NOTE: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York actually holds more gold then Fort Knox does.
what is the moral of this story ?
A 1890 $1000 treasury note is not made of gold foil but rather paper printed with green ink. The note's value depends on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. Typically, the value of such a note can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars.
whats the value of 1 million $ note today?
What's more important in determining the value is the denomination (face value) of the note.
All 1928 $20 Federal Reserve Notes carried the phrase "Redeemable in Gold", although they weren't gold certificates. There were also gold certificates with that denomination but they have gold seals and lack the words Federal Reserve Note. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US 20 dollar Federal Reserve Note?" for more information.
The value is very little or nothing. Reproductions have no numismatic value. Please note that the Confederate States of America never made any gold coins.