What is the value of a 1929 US 50 dollar bill?

Answer 1

The value of a 1929 US $50 bill can vary based on its condition, rarity, and any unique characteristics it may have. In general, a circulated 1929 US $50 bill can be worth around $75 to $150, while one in uncirculated condition can fetch upwards of $500 or more at auction. It is recommended to have the bill appraised by a professional currency dealer or grading service to determine its exact value.

Answer 2

Series 1929 US bills were issued as a now-unusual form of paper money called National Currency. They were printed in two forms:

• Bills issued as Federal Reserve Notes have the words "Federal Reserve Bank" and the name of the district city to the left of the portrait.
• Bills issued as National Bank Notes have the words "National Bank" and the name of the issuing bank to the left of the portrait. In addition, the issuing bank's ID number is printed in heavy black type on the left and right edges of the bill.

If your bill is a Federal Reserve Note please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US 50 dollar Federal Reserve Note?"

If your bill is a National Bank Note it may be best to have it evaluated in person by a currency expert, because there were many hundreds of different possible issuing banks. While this site attempts to provide the best answers possible, the sheer number of distinct National Bank Notes makes a sight-unseen online evaluation extremely difficult.

Answer 3

Assuming you have a National Currency note with a brown or reddish-brown seal, check for the issuing bank district. As of 08/2010, prices are approximately:

From the Dallas district: $150 to $300 circulated, $1000 or more uncirculated.

From any other district: $65 to $95 circulated, $300 uncirculated.