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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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What is the value of an 1880 US 2 dollar bill?
All 1880-series US $2 bills were printed as United States Notes, but there were 3 separate combinations of seal and serial-number colors. All have different values and should be authenticated by an expert in older currency. As of 05/2015 approximate prices are:
Brown seal with red serial numbers
- Circulated: $125 to $350 depending on the bill's condition
- Uncirculated: $550
Brown seal with blue serial numbers
- Circulated: $600 to $2200
- Uncirculated: $3500
Red seal with blue serial numbers
- Circulated: $175 to $350
- Uncirculated: $500
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.
Where do I get a US 1 million dollar bill authenticated and how long does it take?
(A) You've come to the right place and
(B) Authentication takes about 2 seconds
The reason is that there has never been a genuine US $1,000,000 banknote. ALL so-called "one million dollar bills" are simply novelty items that sell for a few dollars in gift shops and similar online sites.
The largest banknotes ever put in circulation were worth $10,000. The last printing was in 1945, and banks are no longer permitted to distribute them. The largest US bills ever printed were worth $100,000. These were only used by the Federal Reserve System for internal transactions and it's illegal for private citizens to own one even if you can afford it.
What is the value of a 1990 US 10 dollar Federal Reserve Note?
In uncirculated condition it might retail for $12. If it has any wear, it's only worth face value.
What is the value of a 1934 US 1000 dollar gold certificate?
Gold certificates were withdrawn from circulation in 1933, so no circulating ones were printed with the 1934 date. The only $1000 gold certificates dated 1934 were special bills printed for internal government use. Only a small number were made; none were released for circulation and it's illegal to own them.
What is the value of a 1976 2 dollar bill with mismatched characters?
It's not clear what's meant by "mismatched characters". If that phrase means that the two serial numbers are different, the error can be worth anywhere from $100 to $200 depending on the bill's condition.
Serial numbers are printed by a pair counters for each bill. The counters work a bit like an old-fashioned date stamp or the mechanical odometers found in older cars. The counters are supposed to be linked but occasionally one will get stuck, causing the two serial numbers to get out of sync.
What is the value of a 1929 10 dollar Federal Reserve note?
As of 04/2015 approximate prices are:
From any Federal Reserve District exceptDallas
- Circulated: $15 to $35 depending on the bill's condition
- Uncirculated: $125
From the Dallas Federal Reserve District
- Circulated: $500 to $800
- Uncirculated: $1400
1929-series bills were issued as an unusual form of paper money called National Currency. In addition to Federal Reserve notes, they were also printed as National Bank notes. The latter were distributed by individual banks under federal charter and carry the name of the issuing bank instead of a Federal Reserve district. Distinguishing the two forms is important when determining a value. While prices for National Currency Federal Reserve notes are relatively easy to determine, National Bank note values can vary widely depending on which bank issued them. Most banknote collectors and dealers recommend that National Bank notes be evaluated in person.
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 1914 US 50 dollar bill?
All 1914 $50 bills were printed as Federal Reserve Notes but may have red or blue seals instead of green, because colors weren't standardized until 1928. As of 04/2015 approximate prices are:
Blue seal
- Circulated: $150 to $400 depending on the bill's condition
- Uncirculated: $600
Red seal
- Circulated: $1000 to $2000
- Uncirculated: $4000
FAQs:
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 are the dimensions of US currency bills pixels?
The size of any picture in pixels depends on how the picture is taken. You can take the picture to have as many or as few pixels as you want.
What is the value of a 1934 A US 10 dollar bill with a yellow seal?
The yellow seal indicates that you have a special bill printed for use by Allied troops in North Africa during WWII.
1934 A North Africa bills are the more common variety; as of 11/2012 its retail value is $20 to $60 in average condition and $200 or more if uncirculated.
If there's no letter next to the date you should have it examined by a currency expert to make sure it's genuine. These early bills are quite scarce and sell for $1200 to over $10,000.
Why yellow?
Yellow and brown seals were used on bills distributed in war zones and threatened areas. The different colors could be easily identified and the bills would be declared worthless if they fell into enemy hands.
What is the value of a 1934 B US 5 dollar bill with a blue seal?
The blue seal indicates your bill is a silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 B US 5 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
Is the most valuable piece of money ever printed in the US a 100000 bill?
If by "most valuable" you mean "largest denomination", the Series 1934 US $100,000 gold certificate is the highest-denomination bill ever printed by the US. These bills were specially printed to facilitate movement of large sums within the Federal Reserve System. They were never placed into general circulation. 42,000 were originally made; all but a few were recalled and destroyed when electronic funds transfers became possible.
The largest bills ever made for general circulation were $10,000 Federal Reserve Notes. They were last printed in 1945 although they carried the same 1934 series date as the $100,000 gold certificates.
Distribution of high-denomination bills ($500, $1000, $5000, and $10,000) was halted in 1969 by President Nixon in an effort to hamper their use in criminal transactions. The bills were never formally withdrawn from circulation but have essentially disappeared over the subsequent decades.
When was the first 50 dollar bill made?
Assuming you're referring to Unites States bills, the first federally-issued $50 notes were Legal Tender Notes released in 1862.
A year earlier the government printed $50 interest-bearing notes but these weren't intended for general circulation.
What is the value of a 1990 us 10 dollar bill?
As of 05/2015 approximate prices are:
- Circulated: No extra value for a bill in average condition
- Uncirculated: $12.50
FAQs:
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 is the value of a circulated $100 bill from 1934 E series with an A at the end?
The value of a circulated 1934 E series $100 bill with an "A" at the end can vary based on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. Generally, if the bill is in average circulated condition, it may be worth around $100 to $200. However, if it is in better condition or has unique features, its value could be higher. For an accurate appraisal, consulting a currency expert or a reputable dealer is recommended.
What is the value of a 1957 F US 1 dollar bill with a blue seal?
Please check your bill again. 1957 $1 silver certificate series letters only go up to B. The 1935 series is the only one that included an F series letter.
In any case if your bill's date is 1957 its retail price in average condition is only $1.50 to $2.00.
Serial Numbers
A bill's serial number is just a counter so including it in a question generally doesn't help to identify it or affect its value. There are collectors who will pay a premium for bills with low or patterned serial numbers; e.g.12345678 or 00000005.
Silver Value
It's no longer possible to redeem silver certificates for silver metal. That practice was ended after the price of silver was deregulated, to prevent people from "gaming" the exchange process by trading bills for metal and vice versa as rates fluctuated.
How can you find where a dollar bill was made?
During most of the 20th century all US paper money was printed in Washington DC. Increasing demand for paper money led the government to open a second facility in Fort Worth. Production there started in late 1990. Bills printed in Fort Worth can be identified by a small "FW" before the plate position indicator in one corner of the design. The plate position indicator consists of a letter followed by a small subscripted number and identifies the bill's position on the large paper sheet where it was printed. For example, a bill printed in Washington might have position indicators like B7 or E15 while a Fort Worth bill might have FWA22 or FWD12.
Answers to FAQs:
- All US currency is printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The US Mint doesn't produce any paper money, only coins.
- The city shown in the seal on $1 and $2 bills isn't where the bill was printed; it's the location of the Federal Reserve Bank that distributed the bills.
Congratulations on winning! However, a 2003 A US $2 bill isn't rare, just not commonly seen in circulation. In average condition it's only worth face value. If it's crisp and uncirculated it might retail for all of 25¢ more.
How can you tell what year a US 5 dollar bill was printed?
The exact date a US bill was printed can only be determined by comparing a bill's serial number with those on the list at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. However, the range of years in which a bill might have been printed can be estimated by the year and series letter (or symbol) printed on each bill.
For example, a $1 Silver Certificate bearing the series 1957 would have been printed between 1957 and 1960. A star after the serial number indicates the notes were printed to replace a series of bills that were unusable for some reason. Changes in letters of series indicate a change in the Secretary of the Treasury or US Treasurer whose signatures appear on each bill. Bills dated 1957A would have been printed between 1961 and 1962 (Treasurer Elizabeth Smith), and bills dated 1957B would have been printed in 1963 (Treasurer Kathryn Granahan). These were the last one dollar silver certificates.
Since 1974, the series date is changed to reflect a change in Secretary of Treasury, and the series letter to indicate a change in the US Treasurer.
Which denominations are no longer made in the US?
The list of discontinued denominations is larger than the number currently being produced!
Coins:
Half-cent, 2¢, 3¢, half-dime, 20¢,$2.50, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $20.00
Bills:
$500, $1000, $5000, $10,000 and $100,000.
Half-dimes were worth 5¢ like modern nickels but they were small silver coins.
$100,000 bills were only printed for intra-government use but they still count as official banknotes.
This list doesn't include coins and bills issued by governments preceding the start of official US coinage in 1793., e.g. Continental currency and money issued by individual states.
What is the value of series1976 2 dollar bill?
The value of a Series 1976 $2 bill generally depends on its condition and whether it has a unique serial number. In circulation, these bills are typically worth their face value of $2, but uncirculated bills or those with rare serial numbers can sell for a premium, often ranging from $4 to $10 or more. Collectors may pay higher amounts depending on demand and specific features. Always check with a currency dealer or collector for the most accurate valuation.
Where can I get a 1953 US 2 dollar bill with a red seal and no motto?
Because of their age 1953 US $2 bills are essentially never found in circulation anymore, You'd have to purchase one from a collector or dealer. In any case they're not very expensive, with retail prices for circulated ones ranging from $3 to $6 depending on condition and series letter.
Remember, ALL 1953 $2 bills were printed as red-seal United States Notes and the motto In God We Trust didn't appear on $2 bills until 1963, so there are no other varieties.
WHAT PRESIDENT PIC ON A 100 DOLLaR BILL?
The front of the US $100 bill shows a picture of Benjamin Franklin. He was a Founding Father, scientist, philosopher, diplomat, and essayist but never served as President.
