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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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How much money are two dollar bills worth today?
From 1928 to 1963, $2 bills were issued only as United States Notes, distinguishable by their red seals. Most common U.S. Note $2 bills are only worth a couple of bucks over face value, although some 1928 series notes can be worth considerably more in uncirculated condition.
Modern (1976 and newer) $2 bills are issued as green-seal Federal Reserve Notes, the same as all other denominations. If you get one in change just spend it again because it has no added value.
TRVST is the normal spelling for all Peace Dollars (1921-1935). It was done this way because the coins were lettered with the Latin alphabet, not the English alphabet. So it's not an error -- just a normal coin from that time.
And in any case the motto is In God WE Trvst, not "you".
Please post a new question with the date and condition of the coin to be more specific as to value.
Assuming you are referring to a U.S. dollar that's in well-worn condition, it's currently worth about $8.00
The motto E Pluribus Unum ("From many, one") has appeared on dollars since 1878 and on all circulating U.S. coins since around 1916, so this generally isn't a distinguishing characteristic. The most important characteristics are denomination, date, mintmark, and condition.
How much is a five dollar silver certificate worth?
In circulated condition, about $8 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $15
What is the value of a Series 1935C US dollar bill?
In circulated condition, it's worth $1.50 to $2.00 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $5.00
What is the value of a set of 50 uncirculated 1-dollar silver certificates in numerical order?
That is going to depend on the series number, the signatures, and sometimes the color of the seal. The 1957 series bills are common. They sell for $5-6 apiece and a dealer is unlikely to offer more than $1.25 each since he probably already has a large supply. If they should happen to be series 1886, 1891, or 1896, the retail value would be in the neighborhood of $50,000 for the set.
What are the different denominations of US currency?
- $1 - President George Washington
- $2 - President Thomas Jefferson (this denomination isn't commonly used)
- $5 - President Abraham Lincoln
- $10 - 1st Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton
- $20 - President Andrew Jackson
- $50 - President Ulysses S. Grant
- $100 - Statesman and scientist Benjamin Franklin
At one time the US also issued $500, $1000, $5000, and $10,000 bills for general circulation, and printed special $100,000 bills for use inside the government. Printing was discontinued in 1945. In 1969 banks were ordered to stop distribution of high-denomination bills as a way of combatting organized crime.
Current coin denominations are
- 1¢ ("penny", in common parlance)
- 5¢ (nickel)
- 10¢ (dime)
- 25¢ (quarter)
- 50¢ (half or half-dollar; rarely used)
- $1 (dollar)
Discontinued denominations include 0.5¢, 2¢,3¢, half-dime (5¢ but different from the nickel), 20¢, $1 (gold and silver), $2.50, $3, $4, $5, $10, and $20.
See Related QuestionsThe original question was simply "What are the different denominations?" and was placed in the Religion & Spirituality FAQ. Since there is already a question essentially identical to that one from a religion standpoint, and since another individual chose to answer from a different point of view, I've chosen to make this a money-related question. See the list of Related Questions, though, for the answer to the original question from a religious point of view.What is the value of a 1950 D US 20 dollar bill?
In circulated condition, it has no added value. Even a Choice Crisp Uncirculated one is only worth about $25 -- if you can find a buyer.
Updated
As of 02/2011, average-condition 1950 US $20 bills with no series letter, or an A, B, C, or D next to the date are worth about $24. Nice uncirculated ones could sell for $35 or so.
In God We Trust
That motto wasn't added to US bills until the late 1950s and early 1960s, so it's perfectly normal for it to be missing from 1950-series bills.
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.
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 is the value of a US five dollar silver certificate?
Assuming you have a 1934 or 1953, it's worth about $8 in circulated condition. A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $15
If you have a bill with any other date, please post a new question with that date and whether there's a small letter next to the date.
What is the most valuable silver certificate?
The most valuable silver certificate has to be the 1880 $100 note. Even a well-worn example is worth over $4,000 -- and a nice crisp uncirculated one could easily be worth over $100,000
How much is a 1935 E series dollar bill?
In circulated condition, about $2.00 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $5.00
What is the value of a 1953 US 2 dollar bill?
It depends on its condition and the series letter, if any, after the date.
there are 4 different letter possibilities. As of 04/2012, auction values for bills in circulated condition are approximately:
No letter by the date: $2.25 - $2.50 Uncirculated: $12+
"A" next to the date: $2.25 - $5.00 Uncirculated: $12+
"B": $2.75 - $5.50 Uncirculated: $12+
"C": $3.50 - $6.50 Uncirculated: $12+
Series 1953 $2 bills were issued as U.S. Notes rather than Federal Reserve Notes. U.S. Notes are no longer issued, and are distinguished by the use of red ink as opposed to green for Federal Reserve Notes or blue for silver certificates (the latter also no longer issued). Serial numbersIt's normally not necessary to provide a bill's serial number. Serial numbers are counters and a security feature but rarely affect a bill's value. Some collectors will pay extra for numbers with a special pattern, e.g. 12345678, or low numbers such as 00000015.What is the value of a US 2 dollar bill?
It's important to know the bill's date.
Circulated, current-issue $2 bills (dates 1976 and later, with green seals) are worth $2. If they are in crisp, uncirculated condition the retail value could be double that.
Older U.S. Notes with red seals can be worth more. Some typical retail values are:
1928: $3-10 circulated / up to $50 uncirculated
1928A: $5-10 circulated / $225 uncirculated
1928B: $20-85 circulated / $700 uncirculated
1928C: $2-10 circulated / $100 uncirculated
1928D: $2-8 circulated / $30 uncirculated
1928E: $2-12 circulated / $65 uncirculated
1928F,G: $2-8 circulated / $25 uncirculated
1953, 53A,B,C: $2-3 circulated / $8 uncirculated
1963, 63A: $2-5 circulated / $4 uncirculated
1976: $2-3 circulated / $3 uncirculated
Busting the myths:
US $2 bills have NEVER been discontinued or recalled and are STILL acceptable for use anywhere any other denomination is valid. They are still being printed (latest series dated 2008) although in much smaller quantities than other denominations.
Don't hoard two dollar bills--spend them. Modern ones will always be worth two dollars and you can get as many as you wish from a bank. If they are out, they can order more.
$2 "Silver Certificates"
There were no $2 silver certificates in any of the common series. From 1928 to 1963, $2 bills were issued only as United States Notes, distinguishable by their red seals. After that they've been issued as standard green-seal Federal Reserve Notes. All US bills have their type in a banner across the top of the bill's front.
This depends on the condition of the bill. In normal used condition, they are worth exactly $2.
$2 bills dated 1976 and newer are the ones worth face value only. The $3/$4 figure is reasonable for bills dating back to the 1950s. Anything older than that, please post a new question that has the bill's specific date and whether there is a little letter next to the date.
If a liberty dollar has a weird mark under the neck how do you know if it is real or counterfeit?
Most likely the "weird mark" was put onto the coin at some time after it left the mint.
(Compare your coin to photos of genuine coins at the related link.)
If you can find a coin show in your area, you could take your coin to the show and get some free appraisals from the dealers at the show.
(See the Coin Show website in the related link below.)
How much is an 1879 US coin with the phrase E pluribus unum worth?
Need to know the denomination, mintmark, and condition. This motto is on almost all US coins.
What is the value of paper Confederate money?
First, you would have to verify that it is real -- there are more copies out there than there are real ones. Copies have a minimal novelty value. Second, there are many different denominations, dates, etc. for Confederate notes -- you would need to specify exactly which one(s) you have. I suggest you find a local coin show, and take the currency with you to get a free appraisal from a dealer at the show. Try checking coinshows.com to see if there are any shows coming up in your area.
How much is a 1953 5 dollar silver certificate worth?
In circulated condition, it's worth about $8-10. A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $18.
What is the value of a 1943 US 1 dollar silver certificate?
There were no US bills with a 1943 date -- please re-check your bill and post a new question.
What is the value of a mint condition 1917 Series 2 dollar bill?
In choice crisp uncirculated condition, it's worth about $250
How much does a silver certificate cost today?
Silver Certificates are no longer issued by the government. So the only way to get one is by buying it from a collector or dealer, unless you get extremely lucky and happen to get an old one in your change from a bank. Silver Certificates from the 1930's or 1950's in circulated condition can generally be purchased at most coin shows for about $3.00
What is value of a series of 1928 twenty dollar bill?
In circulated condition, it has little or no added value. A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $50.00
What is 1935 US one dollar bill worth?
1935 Silver Certificates in well-worn condition are worth about $2.00 -- lightly-worn about $3.00 -- crisp uncirculated about $6.00
If it's a Series 1935 A, with a brown Hawaii seal or a yellow North Africa seal, its value will be much higher.
If it's a Series 1935 G and has the motto In God We Trust on the back, it's worth about $5 circulated, $18 uncirculated. Note that most 1935 bills do NOT carry the motto, and that's not an error. It wasn't added until partway through the G series.
How do you find out how much a silver certificate is worth?
For most bills you need to know what series date it is (i.e the date and whether there is a small letter next to the date), and what condition it's in. Then you can post a new question or look it up in a price guide such as the one linked below.
A few silver certificates come in multiple varieties within a single year, so you may also need to note special characteristics like the seal color. It's normally blue but there were some printed with yellow or brown seals for use during WWII.
Note - the serial number is NOT necessary because it doesn't ID a bill.
How much would a 1839 E Pluribus Unum coin be worth?
As far as I can tell there were no coins from 1839 with the E Pluribus Unum motto on them. Better re-check the date. Re-ask the question, giving more information about the coin, like what denomination it is, and anything else that is written on the coin.
What is the value of a 1953 C US 2 dollar bill?
As of 04/2010, auction values are $3.50 - $6.50 in circulated condition, and $12 or more uncirculated.
Why red ink?
Red ink was used for United States Notes, a form of currency issued from 1862 to 1971. They were effectively identical to the familiar green Federal Reserve Notes so separate production of US Notes were discontinued as a cost-saving measure.
