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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 a 1935 US 2 dollar bill with a blue seal?
Please check your bill again. It's almost certainly a ONE dollar silver certificate - there's more information at the Related Question.
From 1928 to 1963, all US $2 bills were printed as United States Notes and had red seals. In addition, there weren't any $2 bills printed with a 1935 date.
Is there superstitions about US 2 dollar bills?
There are many superstitions and myths about US $2 bills, almost none of them with any basis in fact.
Unlike many other countries, the $2 denomination rarely circulated after the early 20th century. Various historians trace this to the fact that during the late 19th century two dollars was a common betting amount at race tracks and for, uh, "payment for services" in brothels. Many people refused to accept or spend the bills, fearing that others would assume they'd been frequenting those activities.
As time went on the association between $2 bills and vice morphed to the fiction that the bills themselves somehow became tainted by that use (!) In parts of the country, especially those with stronger religious beliefs, some people would wash $2 bills to "cleanse" them while others would tear off a corner to "let the evil escape".
These and other misconceptions caused a cycle of reduced use and reduced demand, to the point where the Treasury temporarily suspending printing after the 1963 series. That scarcity led to yet another set of myths and misunderstandings even among people who were otherwise well-informed:
- The denomination has been discontinued. False; printing resumed in 1976 and new series have been printed every few years since. As of this writing the newest series was issued in 2013.
- The denomination has been formally withdrawn. False; the bills are now and always have been legal tender.
- $2 bills are rare. False again. While they only make up about 1% of all bills in circulation that still amounts to several hundred million bills printed since 1976.
Interestingly, the United States is the only major country where a $2 denomination or its equivalent fails to circulate. $2 coins are common in Canada, Australia, and NZ, while Britain has £2 coins and the EU has €2 coins. Failure to use the denomination has a number of negative consequences for the US including increased printing costs and waste associated with the need for huge numbers of $1 bills, but continued public misunderstanding as well as opposition from the company that makes the paper used for $1 bills remain significant roadblocks to wider circulation.
What is a 1957 B silver certificate one dollar bill worth?
This is a common date. They are worth $1.25-$1.50 in circulated condition and $3.00 or more in uncirculated condition.
Note: The serial number on a bill rarely changes the value of a bill so it is not needed to figure out the value.
What color is a US 1 dollar bill?
For political reasons, US $1 bills haven't undergone a major redesign in over 80 years.
The underlying paper gives them a slightly gray background.
The front of the bill is printed in black ink while the seal and serial numbers are in bright green.
The back of the bill is printed in green ink.
$1 bills dated 1957 and earlier were similar except that the seal and serial numbers were generally in blue ink, although other colors were used for special issues.
Other denominations:
$2 bills follow the same pattern as $1 bills.
$5 bills have the dominant colors purple and gray
$10 bills are red, orange, and yellow
$20 bills are green, blue, and peach
$50 bills are red, white, and blue
$100 bills are blue, copper-brown, and green
What is the value of a one dollar silver certificate series 1935d?
This is a common date and is worth $2.25-$3.00 in circulated condition. In uncirculated condition they are worth $13.00 or more.
How do I sell a perfect uncirculated 1976 US 2 dollar bill for 6 dollars?
By telling a blind person it is a $10 bill.
Seriously, it is worth $2, there are millions of them that are uncirculated. Unless it has some unusual serial number, you aren't going to get more than $2 for it.
What is the value of a 1936 50 dollar bill?
Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question with its country of origin. Neither the US nor Canada issued $50 bills dated 1936.
What is the value of a 1917 US 1 dollar bill with a red seal?
As of 11/2011 approximate prices are:
Circulated: $75 to $150 depending on the bill's condition
Uncirculated: $350
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 1947 US 100 dollar bill?
Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question. The US didn't print any bills dated 1947.
What is the value of a 1985 100 dollar US Note with a red seal and serial number?
Please check the date on your bill again and post a new, separate question. The last red-seal $100 US Notes were dated 1966. Any 1985 US $100 bill should have a green seal and the words "Federal Reserve Note" across the top.
Are 1934 US 100000 dollar gold certificates still honored by the Government?
No. It's illegal for a private citizen to own a $100,000 gold certificate, even if they could find one on the market. These bills were printed for use within the Federal Reserve System but were never circulated to the general public. All but a few were later destroyed.
Since then there's been a lot of confusion because various companies make similar-looking novelty "bills" that sell in gift shops for a few bucks. In addition the market has been flooded with fakes, mostly printed in Asia.
What is the value of 1963 two dollar bill signed by c Douglas dillon?
The value of a 1963 two-dollar bill signed by C. Douglas Dillon can vary based on its condition and rarity. Generally, well-preserved bills can be worth between $2 to $10 in circulation, while those in uncirculated condition can fetch higher prices, sometimes ranging from $20 to $50 or more. Collectors may pay a premium for unique serial numbers or specific grading conditions. Always consult a currency expert or recent market listings for the most accurate valuation.
What about 2 dollar silver certificates with red seals?
The last $2 red-seal silver certificates were printed in 1896. Nearly all red-seal $2 bills printed after that date are United States Notes, as indicated by the banner across the top of the bill's front.
There's more information on values at the Related Question.
US Notes were bills issued directly by the federal government instead of through the Federal Reserve System. They were obligations of the federal government but did not have silver or gold backing. US Notes were discontinued in the late 1960s as a cost-saving move because they were functionally identical to Federal Reserve Notes.
What denominations of silver certificates were printed in 1934?
The US printed three denominations of silver certificates in the 1934 series:
- $1 (1934 only)
- $5 (1934, and '34A through '34D)
- $10 (1934, and '34A through '34D)
The 1934D series bills were actually printed in the late 1940s.
The 1934 series date is also of particular interest because special $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills with that date were issued for use in Hawaii and North Africa during WWII. Hawaii bills had brown seals and the name HAWAII printed on both sides. North Africa bills had yellow seals. Those distinctive colors were used so that if any bills were captured by the enemy they could be declared worthless without affecting the paper-money supply on the continental US.
What is the value of a 1936 US 10 dollar bill?
Please check the date and post a new question. The U.S. didn't print any $10 bills with that date - 1934 and 1950 are the nearest issues.
Is there a black president on the 2dollar bill?
I think no.
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The reverse side of the current $2 bill is an interpretation of John Trumbull's painting of the the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but no black persons participated in the ceremony. The urban legend about a black man appearing on the bill stems from how shading on the original painting translated to the printer's engraving.
There's never been a US "million dollar" bill. They're novelty items that you can buy in a gift shop for a few dollars.
What is the value of a 1953 C US 2 dollar bill with a red seal?
Please see the question "What is the value of a 1953 C US 2 dollar bill?" for more information.
The red seal indicates that it's a United States Note, a form of currency issued until the late 1960s. All 1953 US $2 bills were printed as US Notes.
What is value of 1928 dollar bill?
First off, you have to identify the the bill as a "silver certificate" (blue treasury seal) or a "united states note" (red treasury seal) and then determine its condition. it is more likely a silver certificate which was the primary circulating $1 notes of series 1928. You will also need to check for a letter after the series (A,B,C,D, or E). Series 1928, 1928A, and 1928B were printed in the hundreds of millions to billions of notes and were the most common. The 1928C, 1928D, and 1928E are much scarcer and much more valuable. The united states notes of the $1 denomination were printed and released primarily in 1 major area where they would not cause much confusion. They were mainly issued in Puerto Rico in the late 1940s. Unless the note was put away as a keepsake or just forgotten somewhere, it is most likely well circulated and has a value with a small premium over face value. However even well worn specimens of 1928C, 1928D, and 1928E have a high collector premium attached to them. The same with any $1 united states note. Now, if the serial number begins with a "star" and not a letter, the value for even worn specimens skyrockets above a non-star note. A $1 united states note with a star is extremely scarce and worth many thousands of dollars, whereas a worn 1928A silver certificate is worth only 5 or 10 dollars. Good luck - I hope its red and a star! Hope this helps.
What is the value of a 1950 E US 20 dollar bill?
1950-E is the most valuable $20 bill in the 1950 series. As of 09/2012 values are in the range $50 to $65 for a bill in circulated condition. An uncirculated one can bring $90 or more.
Does a US Federal Reserve Note have an expiration date?
No Federal Reserve Notes or any other related forms of US paper money have ever carried an expiration date. They can be spent at face value no matter how old they are. It might not be a good idea to do that, though, because many old bills are worth more than face value to a collector or dealer.
Since 1914, gold certificates have been the only US bills officially removed from circulation. That action was taken in 1933 when the US went off the gold standard due to the Depression.
What is the value of a 1953 US 5 dollar bill with a blue seal?
The blue seal indicates that it's a silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1953 US 5 dollar silver certificate?"for more information about its value.
Silver certificates were issued up till the early 1960s. The last ones were $1 bills printed as part of the 1957 series so they'll have that year followed by a small "B" to indicate when they were actually issued. At that time it was possible to exchange them for $1 in silver metal or coins, but when the price of silver skyrocketed the government stopped the practice. The bills are technically still legal tender at face value but are worth somewhat more to collectors.
What is the highest legal tender US dollar bill?
The $100 bill is the largest currently-circulating US banknote.
However the Treasury never formally withdrew any older, higher-denomination bills so technically if you had a $10,000 bill you could still legally spend it! Of course you'd have a lot of trouble finding a store willing to take it in payments and in any case it would almost certainly be worth a lot more than $10,000 as a collector's item.
