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US Banknotes
US banknotes refer to dollar bills or the legal tender currency in the United States. Printed in the US Treasury, its base denominations include $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.
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Can you spend a US silver certificate?
Yes, but it may not make a lot of financial sense to do that. With the general exception of very common bills like 1935 H and all 1957 $1 silver certificates, most of them are worth more than face value to a collector so you'd make a (possibly small) profit selling it instead of spending it.
Silver certificates were never withdrawn or demonetized so as far as the Treasury is concerned they're still legal tender. You also could have some difficulty spending one, though, because many cashiers have never seen a silver certificate and automated bill acceptors generally don't recognize them.
The only thing you can't do is exchange them for silver metal. The Treasury had to halt that practice back in the 1960s when the price of silver was deregulated.
What is the value of a 1928D red seal two dollar bill?
The exact value of a 1928 red seal two dollar bill would actually depend on a number of factors. Most importantly, the condition of the bill.
What is the value of a 1928 B US 2 dollar bill?
Retail prices as of 10/2009:
$70 in average condition, $175 if nicer. Uncirculated ones sell for $1000 or more.
Red Printing
All 1928 U.S. $2 bills have red printing, indicating that they are a form of currency called United States Notes. U.S. Notes were very similar to the current Federal Reserve notes in that they weren't backed by gold or silver in the Treasury. U.S. Notes were issued up till the 1960s. Because there was no monetary difference between the 2 forms, U.S. Notes were phased out in favor of Federal Reserve Notes to save on printing costs.
Serial Numbers
A bill's serial number is a counter and security feature but rarely affects its value, nor does it help to readily ID a particular bill. The date, condition, and whether there's a small letter next to the date are much more important.
"In God We Trust"
That phrase wasn't put on $1 bills until 1957 and other denominations starting in the 1960s, so the fact that your bill doesn't have it is not a mistake.
What is the value of a 1928 C US 2 dollar bill?
Retail prices as of 09/2012:
$10 in average condition, $20 if nicer. Uncirculated ones sell for $90 or more.
Red Printing
All 1928 U.S. $2 bills have red printing, indicating that they are a form of currency called United States Notes. U.S. Notes were very similar to the current Federal Reserve notes in that they weren't backed by gold or silver in the Treasury. U.S. Notes were issued up till the 1960s. Because there was no monetary difference between the 2 forms, U.S. Notes were phased out in favor of Federal Reserve Notes to save on printing costs.
Serial Numbers
A bill's serial number is a counter and security feature but rarely affects its value, nor does it help to readily ID a particular bill. The date, condition, and whether there's a small letter next to the date are much more important.
What is the value of a 1929 US 20 dollar bill with a gold seal?
No US $20 gold certificates were dated 1929. All 1929 bills were issued as National Currency Notes and had brown seals.
Please see the Related Question for more information.
What is the value of a 1920 US 2 dollar silver certificate?
Please check again and post a new, separate question. No US $2 bills of any kind were dated 1920 and the last $2 silver certificates were dated 1899.
Do banks accept US 1 million dollar bills?
No, and if you attempt to deposit or exchange a "million dollar" bill you risk arrest because all such bills are fake.
There's never been an American $1,000,000 bill. The highest-value bill printed for circulation was $10,000, and they were discontinued in 1945. The highest-value US bills ever printed was a set of $100,000 gold certificates that were only used inside the Federal Reserve System.
How much is a G series 20 dollar bill worth?
Please post a new, separate question with the bill's date and seal color, and provide the letter if any that's next to the date. No US $20 bills ever had a series letter G; you're most likely looking at the Federal Reserve District letter that identifies the district that distributed the bill.
What is the value of a 1998 US 2 dollar bill?
The US didn't print any $2 bills dated 1998. Please check again and post a new question.
What is the value of a 1969 US 50 dollar Federal Reserve Note?
As of 03/2015 approximate prices for all series letters are:
Circulated: $60 for a bill in average condition
Uncirculated: $80
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.
What do the symbols mean on the dollar bill?
well they dont mean anything only a fameus person what dide is drown on there and if you meat this sing $ its just a decuration.
What is the value of a 1927 large US 1 dollar bill with a red seal?
Please check your bill again. There were no US bills dated 1927. The last large-size $1 bills with red seals were in the 1923 series.
What is the value of a 5 dollar bill with red serial number?
More details are needed. Please post a new question with the bill's date, and whether there is a small letter next to or below the date.
What is the value of a 1963 Federal Reserve note?
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?"
What is the value of a 1963 US 1 dollar bill with a green seal?
All $1 bills dated 1963 and later are Federal Reserve Notes with green seals. Despite its age, a 1963 $1 bill is common among collectors. As of 03/2015 it retails for about $1.25 to $1.50 in average condition.
The last known count of existing $1000 US bills was 165,372, in May of 2009. These bills are not in circulation and are worth more than their face value to collectors.
Who is on the penny nickel dime quarter 1 dollar five dollar twenty dollar fifty dollar bills?
Cent - Abraham Lincoln
Nickel - Thomas Jefferson
Dime - Franklin Roosevelt
Quarter - George Washington
Half dollar - John F. Kennedy
Native American dollar coin - An interpretive portrait of Sacajawea
Presidential dollar coins - All US presidents in the order they served in office
$1 bill - George Washington
$2 bill - Thomas Jefferson
$5 bill - Abraham Lincoln
$10 bill - Alexander Hamilton (not a president, the 1st Treasury Secretary)
$20 bill - Andrew Jackson
$50 bill - Ulysses S. Grant
$100 bill - Benjamin Franklin (not a president,Founding father and statesman)
What is the value of a 1950 D US 100 dollar silver certificate?
Please don't assume that every old bill is a silver certificate. The banner across its top and the green seal indicate it's a Federal Reserve Note, the same type of paper money used today. The last $100 silver certificates were dated 1891.
There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1950 D US 100 dollar bill?"
Is a twenty dollar bill with a star in the end of the serial numbers worth any money?
The star at the end of the serial number means that when the original bill was printed it had a defect in the serial number and had to be destroyed. Because no two bills can be printed with the "same" serial number the new bill printed in its place has a star at the end to signify that it's a replacement for the destroyed bill. Having a bill with a star on it can mean that it's worth a couple dollars more unless it's a collectors item.
Is there a picture of a 1928 US 500 dollar bill?
Yes, there are many images online. Please see the Related Link.
What is the rarest 2 dollar bill?
As of 08/2011 the highest auction prices are for an 1869 United States Note. Circulated ones go for $500 to $1200 depending on condition, while uncirculated ones are around $4000.
FWIW, there are no truly rare modern (i.e. 1928 and later) $2 bills. The only one that cracks 4 figures is the 1928 B issue which sells for about $1000 in uncirculated condition.
What is the value of a US 2 dollar silver certificate from the 1920's?
The last $2 silver certificates were dated 1899. $2 bills from the 1920s were United States Notes. Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question with its exact date.
What is the value of a 1929 G US 2 dollar bill with a red seal?
There were no $2 bills dated 1929.If you double-check, you'll find the date should be 1928. There's more information at the Related Question.
