US Banknotes

The motto wasn't added to $1 bills until near the end of the 1935 series, so it's not an error or anything special.

Most 1935-series $1 bills are only worth a few dollars in average condition, but there are exceptions. Look next to the date to see if there's a small letter. It may be blank or there may be anything from an A to a G. Then check one of the Related Questions below for specific values.

1935-H bills were also printed but all of these have the motto.

Older US bills have essentially no high-tech anticounterfeiting features. Things like watermarks, security strips, and so on weren't introduced until the 1990s. About the best you can do at home would be the following:

> Look for tiny blue and red fibers embedded in the paper. These are tiny bits of very fine thread that were mixed in with the paper because they're difficult for a counterfeiter to reproduce.

> Check the teeth (points) around the Treasury Seal. They should be sharp and evenly spaced.

> Look closely at the engraving of Ben Franklin's face. Again, the lines should be sharp and clear. The image should have a certain amount of apparent depth to it.

The U.S. Treasury building is featured on the back of the $10 bill.

Modern US $1 and $2 bills still carry the old-style Federal Reserve seal that includes the district letter and name. It's the large circle on the left side of the bill's front.

However older $1 bills (before 1963) and $2 bills (before 1976) weren't issued by the Federal Reserve System so they don't have any seal or district identifiers.

The value of a 1953 Series 5 bill can vary significantly based on its condition, denomination, and whether it is a star note. Generally, uncirculated notes in pristine condition can be worth more, while those in circulated condition may be valued at their face value or slightly above. For more precise valuation, it's best to consult a currency collector or a reputable price guide.

On average, a 1957 $1 silver certificate is worth about $1.50. Despite being more than 50 years old, it's an extremely common series.

There is no ñJî series bill. The series letter is next to the date and corresponds to the Treasury Secretary and/or Treasurer who where in office when the bill was printed. The ñJî is almost certainly the Federal Reserve Bank Indicator letter. The face value of the bill would be $140 depending on the condition of the bill.

Yes, although an uncut sheet may be worth more than the individual bills.

It shouldn't, at least not on a genuine U.S. bank note.

The first federally-issued $5 bills were printed in 1862. Before that many private banks issued their own paper money. Please check your bill and post a new, separate question with any identifying names or description of the image(s) on it that might help to ID it.

It's worth exactly two dollars.

1957 is the most common date of all $1 silver certificates. If it's crisp and clean, it could be worth upwards of $3 or so, but on average one is worth about $1.50.

There's no such thing.

The only $50 bills dated 1929 were National Currency Notes. $50 gold certificates were printed a year earlier, in 1928. Please see the Related Question for more information about those notes.

A 1957 A silver certificate $1 bill features a blue seal and serial numbers, indicating it can be exchanged for silver coins or bullion. It was issued by the U.S. Treasury and is part of a series that was designed to be both functional currency and collectible. These bills are sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and distinctive design, which includes a portrait of George Washington on the front. The 1957 A series is particularly notable for its relatively high survival rate, making it a common yet interesting item in the world of numismatics.

You need to be a bit more specific.

There are no US government issued silver certificates made since the suspension of the silver standard in 1964.

There may be private mints and storage companies that do provide silver certificates (for example, you place one silver dollar in storage and they give you a certificate that promises to pay one silver dollar to whoever redeems that certificate in the future. These certificates, if valid, would be worth what one silver dollar is worth (minus perhaps the fees to actually obtain physical possession of that silver dollar)

Or perhaps you are referring to a certificate of authenticity for a 2008 silver eagle. If this is just a certificate of authenticity for a 2008 dated coin, it is nearly worthless without the coin. With the coin it might add a couple of cents to a dollar to its value, but just the piece of paper itself would be worth about 2-3 cents.

It's worth exactly two dollars.

Please check the date and post a new, separate question. The US didn't print any $10 bills dated 1938 - 1934 and 1950 are the nearest issues.

It should have a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in the center of the bill. If you're referring to the watermark of Franklin, that wasn't added until series 1996.

Unless it's older than 1976, it's only worth face value.

Earlier (1963 and older) bills may be worth more than face value from a coin dealer. Value depends on age and condition. Consult a reputable appraiser.

No. The U.S. has NEVER printed a one million dollar bill.

The link below has pictures and facts about the designs used on US $50 bills since 1928.

The US didn't print any bills dated 1931. Please check again and post a new, separate question.