What is the value of a 1934 H US 50 dollar bill?

Answer 1

The 1934 series only extends to the letter D. You may be confusing the Federal Reserve Bank letter with the series letter; that's next to the date, not in the center of the seal.

In any case, despite its age your bill is only worth face value in worn condition. If it's nearly new it might retail for up to $70.

Answer 2

Despite its age your bill doesn't have much extra value unless it's uncirculated. As of 03/2011 approximate prices are:

Circulated: $50 to $70 depending on the bill's condition

Uncirculated: $175

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.

In God We Trust

The motto wasn't added to $50 bills until the 1960s so the fact that your bill doesn't have the motto is normal, not an error.

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.

Answer 3

D is the highest series letter for 1934 US $50 bills. If the "E" is inside the Federal Reserve seal, it's the district letter and not a series letter. The series letter if any is next to the date.

In any case the value of a 1934-series $50 bill is $50-70 in average circulated condition, regardless of series letter.

Answer 4

Despite its age, 1934 A is a common series date for $50 bills. In circulated condition it sells for $50.-$70. A nice uncirculated one might go for $175 or more.

These bills didn't get a lot of use at the time because its purchasing power was very high compared to today, so they're comparatively easy to find among dealers and collectors.

Answer 5

Series letters for 1934 US $50 bills only go up to D. H may be a Federal Reserve district letter or some other indicator. The series letter if any will be next to the date.

Please check your bill again, and see the Related Question for more information.

Answer 6

In average circulated condition, it's usually a "spender"; if it's been lightly circulated but still in nice condition (no major creases/folds), it retails for about $65 - and if it's in perfect uncirculated condition, the retail value is up to $150. With something like this, it's best to get a hands-on opinion (and preferably a second opinion) from a trusted coin dealer.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Despite its age, face value only if it's in worn condition. A bill that's nearly new might retail for $70 or so, while a crisp uncirculated one could bring as much as $125-$150.