It will always be redeemable for face value at any bank, but taking old currency to a bank isn't generally a good idea. Depending on condition, it may have added numismatic value. Take it to a local coin shop for an appraisal. They will have books which rate and value currency.
No, but if it holds any numismatic value you may be better off.
If it is a 1953 c series it is worth only $6.50
You cannot cash in your birth certificate bond. Birth certificate bonds do not exist, and there is no legitimate way to cash in a birth certificate for money.
A silver certificate of that age may not bring a lot of money depending on the condition. The best place to sell it would be a dealer that deals with these certificates. Many coin shops deal with them.
Cashing in a US silver certificate is almost never a wise idea. Banks aren't allowed to pay any premium for collectible bills or coins they receive; you'd only get face value for your bill. You first need to find out what your bill might be worth. Most common silver certificate values have been estimated on this site. First determine its date and denomination, then look for questions in the form "What is the value of a [date] US [$$] dollar silver certificate?", e.g. "What is the value of a 1953 US 10 dollar silver certificate?" If the bill's value is more than a couple of dollars above its face value you might be able to sell it privately to a collector or on a site like eBay. If its value is substantially higher, it would be worthwhile having the bill evaluated in person by an expert dealer or appraiser before trying to sell it. Truly valuable bills might bring more if put up for auction.
The US issued both $5 and $10 silver certificates with that date. Please make sure your bill has a blue seal and the words Silver Certificate across the top, then check one of these questions: "What is the value of a 1953 US 5 dollar silver certificate?" "What is the value of a 1953 US 10 dollar silver certificate?"
The average value of a 1953 five dollar silver certificate, in mint condition, as of 2013 is $15.00.
No, but if it holds any numismatic value you may be better off.
Please check the wording on your bill. It's a United States Note, not a silver certificate.
$5 unless it is in special condition.
In the same condition, 1953-series $5 silver certificates are worth roughly the same amount regardless of their series letters - $8 to $10 for circulated bills, $18 to $20 for uncirculated ones.
You shouldn't "cash in" a collectible bill. To cash in a bill means to take it to a bank where you'll only get face value (i.e. $1) for it. As you can see from the Related Question linked below, a 1923 $1 silver certificate would be worth much more to a collector or at auction.
If it is a 1953 c series it is worth only $6.50
The U.S. did not issue any $1 silver certificates dated 1953.
It is impossible to define the value or worth of a 1963 5 dollar silver certificate because there were none manufactured in that year. The last batch of 5 dollar silver certificates are dated 1953.
Not any longer. The government discontinued that practice about 45 years ago, when the price of silver was deregulated.
The U.S. did not print any $1 bills dated 1953. Please check your bill and post a new question.