Your bill should be a silver certificate with a red seal. It's part of an "education series" of bills issued to promote the virtues of learning. As of 05/2015 approximate retail prices are:
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.
Please post a new, separate question with the bill's denomination.More information may be available at the following questions:"What is the value of a 1963 US 1 dollar bill?""What is the value of a 1963 US 5 dollar bill with a green seal?""What is the value of a 1963 US 10 dollar bill?""What is the value of a 1963 US 20 dollar bill?"
Please look at the coin again, the US did not coin $25 dollar denominations in 1896.
As of July 2013, the value of a 1896 1 US dollar is between $15 and $250. The actual value depends on the condition of the coin and the overall demand from collectors.
Three different denominations of silver certificates are dated 1896. Please determine what you have, then look for the questions "What is the value of an 1896 US [denomination] dollar silver certificate?" for specific information.
One dollar.
No such bill
Please post a new, separate question with the bill's denomination.More information may be available at the following questions:"What is the value of a 1963 US 1 dollar bill?""What is the value of a 1963 US 5 dollar bill with a green seal?""What is the value of a 1963 US 10 dollar bill?""What is the value of a 1963 US 20 dollar bill?"
Please look at the coin again, the US did not coin $25 dollar denominations in 1896.
As of July 2013, the value of a 1896 1 US dollar is between $15 and $250. The actual value depends on the condition of the coin and the overall demand from collectors.
Three different denominations of silver certificates are dated 1896. Please determine what you have, then look for the questions "What is the value of an 1896 US [denomination] dollar silver certificate?" for specific information.
One dollar.
The value of an 1896 Canadian half dollar depends on its condition. For example, such a coin in good condition is worth around 11.79 US dollars while an uncirculated coin has a value of more than 500 US dollars.
Please in a date.
1896S .999 fine gold
US$1.25
The Bahamian Dollar is pegged 1:1 with the US Dollar, so a $1 Bahamas bill is worth exactly $1 US Dollar.
The only bill fitting that description is a silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1923 US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.