What Is My Dollar Bill Worth?
Almost every question about an old bill comes down to three things: the series year printed on the face, the color of the seal and serial numbers, and how worn the note is. Those three details separate a bill worth face value from one worth several hundred dollars, and you can read all of them without any special equipment.
Pick your note below for a condition-by-condition value range, the details that push a particular bill above the common range, and what to check before you sell. If you are not sure which series you have, scan the note with Money Scanner and it will read the series, seal, and signatures for you.
1976 $2 Bill
Most 1976 $2 bills are worth exactly $2. Here is what makes the rare ones valuable: star notes, low serial numbers, and first-day postmarks.
1953 $2 Red Seal
1953 $2 red seal notes run from $3 circulated to $30 uncirculated, with stars higher. Series letter and condition set the price. Full breakdown.
1963 $2 Red Seal
The 1963 $2 was the final red seal two dollar note. Circulated examples run $3 to $6, uncirculated $12 to $25, with star notes higher.
1928 $2 Red Seal
1928 $2 red seals range from $10 circulated to well over $150 uncirculated, and the scarce series letters go much higher. Full series breakdown.
1935 $1 Silver Certificate
1935 blue seal silver certificates run $2 to $5 circulated and $10 to $30 uncirculated. Hawaii, North Africa, and star notes are worth far more.
1957 $1 Silver Certificate
1957 silver certificates are the last $1 blue seals. Circulated examples run $2 to $4 and uncirculated $10 to $20, with stars slightly higher.
1934 $5 Silver Certificate
1934 $5 blue seal silver certificates run $8 to $15 circulated and $40 to $90 uncirculated. Series letters and star notes change the picture.
1953 $5 Red Seal
1953 $5 red seal United States Notes are worth $8 to $12 circulated and $25 to $60 uncirculated. Star notes and series letters add more.
1963 $5 Red Seal
The 1963 $5 was the final red seal United States Note. Circulated examples run $7 to $10, uncirculated $20 to $45, stars higher.
1963 $1 Bill
The 1963 $1 was the first one dollar Federal Reserve Note. Circulated examples are face value, uncirculated $6 to $15, stars and fancy serials more.
1950 $20 Bill
1950 $20 bills are worth $25 to $35 circulated and $70 to $175 uncirculated. Series letter and Federal Reserve district drive the premium.
1934 $20 Bill
1934 $20 notes run $25 to $40 circulated and $100 to $250 uncirculated. The Hawaii brown seal variant is worth several hundred and up.
1934 $100 Bill
1934 $100 Federal Reserve Notes run $120 to $175 circulated and $250 to $700 uncirculated, with scarce districts and stars well above that.
1969 $50 Bill
1969 $50 bills are worth $60 to $80 circulated and $130 to $300 uncirculated. Star notes and the scarcer series letters bring more.
1985 $20 Bill
A circulated 1985 $20 is worth exactly $20. Uncirculated examples reach $30 to $50, and star notes or fancy serials go higher.
1988 $100 Bill
Circulated 1988 $100 bills are worth $100. Uncirculated examples run $130 to $200, and star notes and fancy serials command more.
1899 $1 Black Eagle
The 1899 $1 Black Eagle runs $80 to $250 circulated and $500 to $1,500 uncirculated. One of the most recognizable large-size US notes.
1923 $1 Horse Blanket
The 1923 $1 large-size silver certificate runs $50 to $130 circulated and $250 to $600 uncirculated. The last large-size dollar bill.
1928 Gold Certificate
1928 gold certificates carry gold seals and range from $80 for a worn $10 to several thousand for high denominations uncirculated.
Hawaii Brown Seal Notes
Hawaii overprint notes carry brown seals and HAWAII across the back. Values run from $30 for a worn $1 to over $2,000 for an uncirculated $20.
North Africa Yellow Seal
Yellow seal silver certificates were issued for the North African campaign. Values run $30 for a worn $1 to well over $1,000 uncirculated.
1918 $2 Battleship
The 1918 $2 Battleship note runs $180 to $500 circulated and well into four figures uncirculated. One of the most popular large-size notes.
1899 $5 Indian Chief
The 1899 $5 Indian Chief is the only US note featuring a Native American portrait. Values run $400 circulated to five figures uncirculated.
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- Estimates a value range by condition
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